Light appears out of the darkness to illuminate the feathery mimosa tree blossom. It stands out from the others because of the wonderful light.

Peter uses this imagery of light in 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV): “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light.” Peter is telling all believers that we are part of a “Royal Priesthood”. As such, we have an obligation to “declare the praises of Him”, to help bring others out of the darkness and into the light. We are called to reach out to the lost and “Go and make disciples…” as Jesus instructed.

1 Samuel 3 describes the story of Samuel hearing his name called while he was lying down in the temple. Samuel jumps up, went to Eli saying “Here I am”. Eli replied “I did not call you”. After hearing the voice two more times, Eli told Samuel that the Lord was calling and to respond next time with “Speak Lord for your servant is listening”. When the Lord did indeed call again, Samuel responded as instructed and God lead him out of darkness to light.

God uses His Royal Priesthood to reach those in darkness. When called, acknowledge the light by responding “Speak Lord, your servant is listening”.

I Found Him…as light shown through a beautiful mimosa blossom.