Finding Light

There is a phrase used by theatre artists often, usually directors and lighting designers to actors: "Find your light!"

Nothing worse for a lighting designer to spend hours designing, plotting, hanging, and focusing lights than to have an actor decide their favorite spot on stage is the one dark corner not illuminated.

I was at Sunday night Praise and Worship this past weekend and was once again struck by the fact the speakers rarely stand in the light. I can understand. Standing in the light is unnerving. It shines brightly in your face, there is more heat, you feel weird in the spot light. It's not comfortable.

But the light is good! It illuminates, helps the audience focus on what is important, allows for cues to come across without words. A show without light is just people talking in the dark.

Jesus is the light. We are told to be the light. But have we found our light? I think a lot of times we try and hide away in the pockets of darkness. It is easier there, not as many people can see when you screw up, there isn't as much pressure. But it is a lie.

Finding our light isn't that hard, it is staying in the light that causes problems. Jesus is light, and He is really good at meeting us where we are. We're the ones who try and turn off the switch when things get tough. I know it's true in my life.

These are just thoughts that have been rolling around in my head the past day. Thought I'd share.

Until next time, find your light!