Shadow
10 Whatever exists has already been named,
and what humanity is has been known;
no one can contend
with someone who is stronger.
11 The more the words,
the less the meaning,
and how does that profit anyone?
12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days they pass through like a shadow? Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone? Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
Have you ever stared at a shadow and seen how it differs from the area that is not in the shadow? Shadows can hide imperfections, minor issues, and people can hide in shadows, especially at night. But why hide in a shadow? There are many reasons that people hide in the shadows, either they don't want to be out front, don't want to be seen, or are hiding from something. Why not exit the shadow and show your true self, it is something we should all be asking ourselves right now. Hiding in a shadow is easy, hiding in clear daylight is very difficult. When I say come into the light, I am asking you to show yourself, your talents and gifts to those who need them. I could have hid in the shadows 793 weeks ago, but I decided with a friend's encouragement to shine a light. While the light shows my imperfections, I am ok with that because I am not perfect in my word and deed, but do you know what is perfect? God's Word is perfect and if you can take a lesson from the Word this week, let it be that you not let your days pass through like a shadow, but let them be seen in the sun.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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