Come Into The Light Of Christ

(By Peter St Hillaire)

[simpleazon-image align=”left” asin=”B00L9J6DRU” locale=”us” height=”375″ src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41tdoW%2BQyRL.jpg” width=”250″]Jesus came into the world as light, to shine his word and his truth into our hearts.  However, Jesus’ light can elicit different reactions, depending on our disposition.  If we are open to him and try to follow him, his light can bring us warmth and insight, illuminating our path, correcting our missteps and bringing us closer to the salvation we are longing for.  But if we are opposed to him, that very same light can feel cold and embarrassing.  We might scramble to stay hidden from the light, only showing by our actions that we are rejecting Jesus.  In both cases its our relationship to the Lord and his truth that either saves us or condemns us.

The sacrament of reconciliation is one of the best ways to experience Jesus’ warm light.  Rather than condemn us, reconciliation allows Christ’s light to probe and illuminate our hearts.  He didn’t come to condemn but to save.  So when he brings your sin to light, remember that his light shines only to heal and restore, not to judge and dismiss.

So let the light shine on you today, let Jesus’ word pierce your heart and illuminate every corner of your life.  Trust that he’s not out to get you but to help, save and reunite you to himself.  Let him draw you home.

“Lord Jesus, help me not to shrink from your light.  I believe you came not to condemn me, but to save me!