Message from Pastor Jim 03/09/2026

From the desk of Pastor Jim

There is something wonderful about turning on a light in a dark room. Suddenly you can see where you’re going, find what you were looking for, and maybe avoid stepping on that Lego someone left on the floor. Light changes everything.

In Ephesians 5:8–14, Paul reminds us of an important truth: “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light.” Notice Paul doesn’t say we just visit the light—he says we are light in the Lord.

Before Christ, life can feel a bit like walking through a dark room. You bump into things, stumble around, and sometimes lose your way. But Christ flips the switch. Suddenly there is clarity, hope, and direction.

Paul says the fruit of light is goodness, righteousness, and truth. In other words, when God’s light shines in our lives, it shows up in how we treat others. Kindness, honesty, and love become visible.

The nice thing about light is that it doesn’t have to try very hard to be noticed. Even a small candle can brighten a dark room. The same is true with faith. Sometimes the light of Christ shines through the simple things we do—offering encouragement, showing patience, or lending a helping hand.

Paul even gives us a wake-up call: “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” It’s his way of saying, “Church, wake up—the light is on!”

The good news is we don’t have to create the light ourselves. Christ provides it. Our job is simply to reflect it wherever we go.

So this week, remember who you are—children of the light. And a little light can go a long way. Keep shining.

Grace and peace to you this week.

Pastor Jim