Light on a Hill

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a [f]hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a [g]basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 4:14-16

Tonight while I was talking to God I had a thought based off of these verses.

Sometimes this is the way I envision life. Climbing upwards everyday, everyday learning how to better serve God. And as we strive, we will reflect more of His light. I'm not saying we should strive to climb the hill so that everyone will see us. Instead, we climb so that we can reflect God to all those around us and below us. If we can find a way to reflect that light, we will come closer to Him and become more like Him.

When we turn around and start reflecting the circumstances surrounding us, and especially the things behind us, we don't reflect much light. Keep looking up, keep looking forward, and God's always right there.

Chin up, you've got this.