Here’s a guest post by Rev. Gerald Colins. Check out his GCMinistry.com for some great content. I enjoy analogies of the moon. I’ve been teaching a few of my own you can check out here.
4 Ways You Are Like the Full Moon
Have you ever looked up into the night sky and observed the splendor of a full moon? The glow of the moon can light up the darkest of nights. There is something about the full moon that makes you look up. Yet, have you ever really thought about the moon?
1.The Moon Has No Light
Despite all the splendor of the sight, the moon really has no light. It is nothing more than a big rock circling the earth. It is just a large mirror of the light provided by the sun. The sun is providing all that glorious light. Without the sun’s continual presence, the moon would be useless to give any light to the world.
2. The Moon Is Not Earth
The moon is definitely in this world. There is no doubt about that. You can even catch a glimpse of it during the day. Still, it remains separate from the earth.
It is a completely independent body with its own atmosphere, surface, and orbit. What happens here does not directly affect the moon. If someone creates a hole on earth, it doesn’t cause one on the moon. They remain independent of one another
I want to use the two principles above to illustrate how we as Christians can influence our world.
3. You Have No Light
You too have no real light. Compared to the Glory of Christ, anything you could boast of doing is futile. You should focus on the light of God and shine into the darkness of the world. You should strive to exalt Christ in everything you do. Do everything as to God to bring Him all the glory.
4. You Are Not of this World
You create influence by staying in this world. You do not need become part of this world while staying here. You do this be staying true to your convictions while not being condescending of others. Be true to you and let God change the heart and actions of others.
Are you a full moon Christian? How would that look in your life?
Gerald Collins is a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He started GC Ministry in 2009 as a call to preach the word of God. He writes at GCMinistry.com to help encourage followers to develop a close relationship with GOD. Check out his Google profile for more info.
I’ve been told I drive people crazy! Fortunately, we’re learning that the moon has gotten a bad rap for causing lunacy. So that’s not how I’m like the full moon.
But like the moon, I go through phases. Sometimes I reflect the light of the gospel very well, other times not at all. I will not stay in either condition permanently.
I really like your insight into how Christians are like the full moon, though. Whether I’m a full moon or a waning crescent at any moment, your points about reflecting , not having light, and being separate from this world are powerfully true now that you nave called attention to it. And we might as well contemplate those truths applying to us at our best, not worst. After all, by the grace that still awaits us, one day we’ll all be full-time full moons.
David, I often get comments about allegories I talk about. It’s often easy to poke holes in the similarities. But the thing people need to understand is that allegory is often useful to explain part of a whole. It’s an illustration, not theology.
Keep up the great work still talking about the things that the Lord speaks to you through.
Thank you so very much for your comments David. I am very glad that God was able to bless you through the post. As Trevor said, allegory is a neat way to share points and insight. It is indeed not theology.
Keep pressing forward towards the mark and Easter blessings.