stay close to the light

Hosea 6:1 NLT

Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces; now he will heal us. He has injured us; now he will bandage our wounds.

Come back. Come home. Have you heard that before? When you left that time or place or people that you miss so much.

Return to the place where you found love and strength. That place where God worked and you knew truth was held on to. Come back to God where life can return to you and there is more to come.

Run to God who loves and knows you. Drifting from God is something we all most likely know too much about. Drifting can happen quickly but often is subtle and slow.

That is why God reminded us to be light to this world. We are not the light, but we hold the light. We point to the light, and the light is Jesus.

Matthew 5:14-16 NLT

“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

One of the reasons we drift is we grow cold to the light due to sin in our lives. We have to allow God to forgive our sin, point out our difficult places and help us run back to Him.

Be the light. Enjoy the light. Stay close to the light. Return to the light!

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