“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14

To my way of thinking, there are a select group of people that really enjoy being in the spotlights of this fallen world; they truly thrive on the applause and adulations from this world. Conversely, there are another group that would rather work behind the spotlight, giving anonymously, serving quietly and living in the shadow of the spotlight. Their work is important but they would not choose to build their ‘town’ on a hill so that all could see where they are located. There are times that I don’t want my ‘location’ to be shown to all apps on my iphone. God has thankfully created each of us so very differently.

This small child attending the Lutheran school at Pont Quenepe is a lot like us, a ‘Gospel light’ in this world. She like you and I were placed on this earth to serve the One who came to be the ‘Light to the Gentiles’. Our Savior came so that we would not live in the darkness of this world. Jesus Christ came to encourage us to share our ‘light’, His light, with those still living in darkness.

If you enjoy working in the trenches of this world and out of the spotlight and you find yourself being applauded for your service, don’t be dismayed, the adulations are for Him who sent you. Give thanks for His nudging you to send this small child to do His work in Haiti.

Now, may God go before you to guide you...may His hands be beneath you to support you, around you to protect you and above you to bless you. And may the blessings of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you today and every moment along your journey until you reach Paradise. Amen.

May God be with you,

Jay