Be in the Light

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/122912.cfm) reminds me to stay and be in the light

Whoever says he is in the light,
yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness.
Whoever loves his brother remains in the light,

The first reading today reminds us that if we want to really be and stay in the light, we need to live a life consistent to it. We cannot say we love Jesus and are followers of Him if we do not live like it. Being a true Christian is more than just saying it. We need to live it. This is what it takes to live in the light of Christ.

In the gospel, we see a man living this. Simeon was a righteous and devout man, and we see that the Spirit is with him. We can tell that he is living a life consistent with Christ’s values, as shown by the Holy Spirit being upon him as he recognized Jesus in the temple.

It is easy to profess our faith. What’s more challenging is actually living it day by day. May we be inspired and challenged by the Word today to strive to live a life of faith, to live a life in the light of Christ.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for being patient with me. Lord, I ask that you help me live and stay in the light. There are a lot of things that distract me in living a life you want me to. Give me the grace and the strength to remain consistent with your word, to live a life pleasing to you, to live and stay in the light and shine with you. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

-g-