Learn to associate ideas worthy of God with all that happens in nature - Daily Bible Reflections September 27,2013

BLUE MOON

 

“But who do you say that I am?” – Luke 9:20

 

I’ve always been fascinated by a full moon. I get mesmerized when I look up and see this big, yellow and perfectly round moon up against the darkened sky. Oftentimes I would be awakened by its bright light peeping through my windows, as though it was beckoning me. And I would get up sometimes in the middle of the night just to bask in its light before going back to sleep.

       One time, I asked God casually why I’m so enthralled with the moon. His answer came immediately, as casually as I had asked my question — because it’s got no light of its own! The moon shines so brightly in the night, illuminating the darkness of the night enough to be seen by half the world. Yet it has no light of its own. It merely reflects the light from the sun.

       Then I realized that that’s how I should be — merely reflecting the “Son-shine” to help illuminate the lives of others and never trying to shine on my own or passing off the light as my own. I have been called to be a light in this world by reflecting Jesus, the Light of the World. Ronna Ledesma (ronna_ledesma@yahoo.com.ph)

 

Reflection: Learn to associate ideas worthy of God with all that happens in nature.... Then your imagination will never be at the mercy of your impulses but will always be at the service of God. (Oswald Chambers)

 

Thank You, Lord, for letting me feel Your love every time I look up in the darkest night.

 

St. Vincent de Paul, priest, pray for us.