Bigger Than Us - Joshua 2

My godsons' mother shared with me the story her pastor told the congregation on Sunday. A little boy Jim, asked his mother if God was bigger than him. His mother said yes, confirming Jim's belief that God IS bigger than him.

"And, does God live in me?" asked Jim. "Yes," said his mother. "I am sure God lives in you, Jimmy."

"Well," said Jim. "If God is bigger than me and is inside me, than He must shine through me."

What a lovely conclusion from a little boy. For us Christians, it is good to examine if God is shining through us. Do people see God shining through us? Or do we shine through us? Whatever we are full of, whatever is bigger than us ... that is what will shine through. So, if we are full of ourselves, then we shine through. If we are full of pride, it will shine through. If we are full of love and compassion, these will shine through.

As I continue my journey with Joshua with my Bible study group, the thing that shines through him is his total faith in, and complete obedience to God. Joshua was a great military leader. Yet when God commanded him to march his army round the walled city of Jericho, Joshua did as he was told.

I can imagine what it must have looked like to have thousands of soldiers all prepared for battle to simply march round the city they were to conquer. They did it for 6 days, just marching once round the city with their 7 priests blowing on their horns. On the 7th day, Joshua led his men 7 times round the city and when the priests blew a long blast on their horns, the men shouted and the walls of Jericho collapsed! So great was Joshua's faith and obedience. He never once questioned or doubted God ... even when he was told to carry out this "strange" military tactic. Ah, but Jericho was not conquered by military might, but by the might of God.

Let us examine ourselves and look at what shines through us each day - at home, at work, at play. What do our family members, friends, colleagues and strangers see?

Let us have God shine through us today and every day for all to see.

My Prayer

Lord make your light shine through me

Make me glow with your love

For me

So I can love

For you

Amen.