I’ve noticed that, though it’s dark, many people are driving with their headlights turned off, even on the interstate.  I think it’s because they have their headlights set on auto and the car’s sensor isn’t reading the available light accurately.

On a recent very foggy day I drove Dinah’s car (which has this feature) and assumed the lights were on because it was set to auto. It wasn’t until I was almost to Lima when an Allen Country sheriff flashed his lights at me. I’d driven a considerable distance without proper illumination. No wonder the guy who almost pulled into a country road intersection I was in gave me the international one-finger salute.

I share this with you for two reasons.  First, how your car’s sensor reads light is super important, isn’t it?  So give a second look to make sure you are safe.  Second, how your life’s sensor reads light is super important, isn’t it!

Many of the people we know and love are, in fact, driving in the dark and don’t even know it!  Their “life sensor” has never been set to factor in the light of the gospel of Jesus, the light of the world.  How do we know this?  People wouldn’t continue to make the choices and often experience tragic circumstances if their life sensor was set to factor in the real dangers of darkness.  If people knew they were driving in the dark, would they say “leave me alone and don’t judge me” or “my parents drove in the dark and that’s all I know” or “some people drive in the dark and some don’t – it’s a personal choice” or “I’m doing the best I can and I’m sure that will be good enough” or “if driving in the light works for you, that’s fine – but it’s just as fine for me to drive in the dark.”

Our primary purpose, as Christ-followers and the church, is to walk in the light and share the light of Jesus.  Let’s pray TODAY that God will lay someone on your heart and give you the courage to tell them their lights aren’t on – even though they think they are.

Blessings!

Pastor Mark