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Friday, July 3, 2020

In the Spotlight

“But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light . . .” (Ephesians 5:13a)

The house had wall-to-wall dark red carpet in every room, even a bathroom; the tiniest piece of anything on the floor was in the spotlight. Thorough cleaning couldn’t keep the rug speck and dust-free because the vacuum’s light shining in the path revealed everything.

Because the Light of the Lord lives inside, believers should put away sins of the flesh and live by His standard of what is right. Integrity and godly character contradict the evil deeds of darkness. Because misery loves company, don’t be fooled by people who make excuses for their sinful lifestyle, encouraging others to follow suit. Habitual sins—all sin—are exposed by the light of God’s precepts, and He will deal with disobedience.

Our stay on earth is limited, but while here, God grants everyone the same twenty-four hours a day. Use that time wisely; walk circumspectly—carefully, cautiously, looking all around. Understand what pleases the Lord and live out His will for your life each day. Make the most of your time with the opportunities that come your way; make a difference in someone’s life.

As an imitator of Jesus, follow His example of love and righteousness; there is no place or excuse for wrongdoing. Light makes everything visible, even that which lurks unseen. How you deal with what God’s light exposes is crucial to your Christian walk and well-being.


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