23 Sep, 2009
Burn, Baby Burn!
17 Burn At Same Time To Break Record
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Oh. - One person catching on fire is a serious accident.
Seventeen people burning at the same time is a Guinness World Record.
Daredevil Ted Batchelor and sixteen of his friends bravely walked and waved their arms during their fiery show.
In the end, they stayed on fire for nearly forty-four seconds and broke the previous world record of twelve people on fire simultaneously without supplied oxygen.
(Story provided by: myfoxdc.com)
Matthew 5:14-15 (New Living Translation)
14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.
What does God's story tell us about being a light to our world?
A man named John Wesley once said: "Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” As we read today's scripture this was Jesus' desire for his disciples and us. He wanted us to be a light in a dark world. He desired for us to live in such a way that we would draw people to Him. Ask God to help you take look at your own life. Are you making the world brighter; are you being a candle on a stand? Or are you making things darker; maybe just keeping the light to yourself?
What are some practical ways I can connect God's Story with my story?
The place to begin is to get the image into your head. Get permission, then go into the darkest room in your house. Light a candle and set it in the middle of the room. Just look around you for a few minutes. Notice all the places the candle reaches. Is there anywhere in the room that isn't affected by the candle's light? Then blow out the candle and sit in the darkness for a while.
After you have finished that exercise, take a few minutes and ask Jesus which you are more like. Are you the candle reaching the far corners, or are you just sitting in darkness?
Next, make a plan to spend time abiding with Jesus. That is the only way to fuel the fire; you must connect with Jesus. If you spend five minutes a day with Jesus, make plans to spend six with him. If you're not spending any time with him, then make it a goal to spend one minute every day and then grow from there.
Now take an honest look at your life. Are there things that you can get rid of that will allow your light to shine brighter?
How can I connect Jesus' story with my friend's story?
I know few people who are not fascinated by fire, and we are entering the time of year when lots of people have bonfires, and sit around small fires and talk. In those moments people seem to be more honest. Be ready to ask your friend questions to get to know them better. As you listen to their story, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to scripture stories they can connect with, and then pray that you will be a shining light for your friend because of Jesus' love in you.
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