“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16 NLT

Son Reflections

Whenever we pull out onto Highway 44, we get to see Mt. Shasta. This year the mountain is so majestic, it literally takes my breath away every time I see it.

For the past few years, Mt. Shasta has been beautiful but not breathtaking, with not much snow to reflect the sunlight. It made me start thinking about our lives as Christians.

When we have a very thin layer of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can’t reflect much of the “Son Light” for others to see. But just like the mountain, when we have a very thick layer of the Holy Spirit, we can be a powerful reflection of the “Son Light.” When we are drenched in the Word and spending time in His presence, we are clothed in His power and shining brightly for Jesus.

I was inspired by the mountain in September of 1990 to write this poem while looking out of the window of a commuter plane:

A Mountain Great and White
I saw a mountain great and white. 
And in it I could take delight,
Knowing God is the One in charge.
Creating things both small and large.
He is the One Who always gives
The wisdom and strength by which we live.
He never fails to meet our needs,
And put in our hearts His decrees.
Give me the eyes to look for Your love
In the things You’ve created below and above.
Give me the joy of appreciation
For every facet of Your creation.

“Dear Lord Jesus, please let our lives reflect Your light and love everywhere we go, so others will come to You, and the Father will be glorified. Teach us how to stay immersed in Your Word and filled with the Holy Spirit. We pray in Your Name, Jesus. Amen.”