23Aug16

Luke 11:33 (NKJV)
"No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light."

What are you proud of? I bet if I walked into your house, or office, I'd pretty quickly be able to identify what you are proud of in your life. We display these things, coins, trophies, instruments, pictures, or nick knacks. We do this in other areas of our life too. I found myself eating lunch with a couple of Soldiers yesterday and instead of focusing on pleasant conversation I started to talk about my shenanigans in High school before I found my faith. I reflected on this later and wondered why I would choose to tell those stories and bring glory to a part of my life I should despise. I realized that, in a way, I was proud of those. The light in my heart was reflecting darkness. Sometimes our minds and heart can get disconnected. Pause and look at what you want to be showing the world versus what you are actually displaying. What is on the walls of your home? What is on the walls of your heart? What are you proud of? What do you display?