Light

March 27, 2014

Opening Hymns:
440 Let There Be Light http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh440.sht

Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 5:8-14
5:8 For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light-

5:9 for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.

5:10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.

5:11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

5:12 For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly;

5:13 but everything exposed by the light becomes visible,

5:14 for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, "Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

Message:
We should live our lives openly. As a child I remember believing this with all my heart. I recall pondering “if we all know what is good and bad, why would anyone do things that are bad or sinful?” Sometimes I wish that life was as easy as that. Back then it seemed so simple, everything was either good or bad, black or white.

However, this bible verse gives us a good path to follow. Even though “right and wrong” or “good and bad” aren’t as clearly defined as children may believe, we have ways to tell what is best to do, or best left undone. Is what we do something that would please the Lord? Are our actions something we could talk to others about, or are they things we feel ashamed of and want to keep hidden?  When we really look at our lives how can we let more light in? How can we shape our behavior so that it would be pleasing to God?

Time of Prayer
Dear Lord, please forgive us when we sin. Let Your light enter in so that there is no more room for darkness. Amen


The Lord’s Prayer


Closing Hymn
585 This Little Light of Mine http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh585.sht

May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.

Go in peace, serve the Lord
Thanks be to God