"Porch Light"

When he’s made the widest circle,

And he turns his pony home,

There is a peaceful feelin’,

No matter how alone.

‘Cause he knows there will be supper,

And laughter, music, too,

The band of cowboy brothers,

Tales told and some are true.

Everything that home is,

Waits yonder cross the way,

They’ll keep the porch light burnin’,

When night darks up the day.

Sometimes that porch light shinin’,

A cowboy sees for miles,

Far across the landscape,

And when he does he smiles.

Cause many a tired rider,

Far circles there they rode,

But as they grew exhausted,

And their pony felt the load,

They thank God for the porch light,

Shining like a beam,

Guiding through the darkness,

And though it’s small it seems,

They can clearly see it,

When the nightscape gets so dark,

Every light is brighter,

When darkest it shines far.

And Jesus is the lantern,

That shines out through the night,

And when we see it shining,

We know we’ll be all right.

“Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world…’” (John 8:12, NLT)

Jesus claimed to be the light for the entire world. He also called His disciples the “light of the world.” Which is it? Is Jesus the light of the world or are we? The answer is yes. He is the light of the world and casts out its darkness. Watch how fast the darkness goes when the light is switched on? Very quickly! So when Jesus enters any situation, the darkness flees. Sometimes people hold onto the darkness and refuse to come to the light to be forgiven and liberated. It’s their choice. If they prefer darkness they can have it. But the light heals all those who come and embrace it. It’s clear that Jesus is the light of the world. But what about us? Jesus said we let our lights shine by doing good to others. Because of this, people would be pointed to the Father and glorify Him. It’s actually Jesus who makes us children of the light and shines His light through us so that others may be saved. The fellowship of the light grows as others come.

Lord, help us live in Your light and shine brightly so that others may come, in Jesus’ name.

Art by Mark Maggiori, markmaggiori.com. Used by permission. Thanks, Mark, and God bless you.