The Right Light

Decades ago I received two very pretty, oval shaped, pink stones that had fallen from a piece of costume jewellery. I have no idea what they are made of but probably just coloured glass. They could be worth zillions or not worth anything but to me they are priceless treasures.

Late one afternoon at about dusk I was searching through my treasure box for a brooch and one of the pink stones fell out. I heard its soft thump on the carpet and bent down to feel around in the dim light where I thought it would be. It wasn't there so I switched on the light. Still it remained hidden so I shone a torch over the area. It still eluded me.

Next morning I searched again but still could not find it. Perhaps I should bring the forceful assault of the vacuum cleaner to bear but I suspected my stone could be shattered by such power and then it would be lost forever.

Another day went by and, as I contemplated the spot, the sun streamed through the window and there was my little pink jewel shining softly in the sunlight against the blue carpet. It only needed the right sort of light to reveal it.

Often, when something is difficult to uncover we search and search for answers. However hard we search, it remains hidden and none of our artificial lights can reveal it. Our only choice is to be patient and then, when the timing is right and the right light shines on it, we see it.

Jesus said 'I am the light of the world' and the Psalmist said 'by your light we are enlightened,' Psalm 36:9. The right timing and the right light reveal the treasures of the kingdom of God to us.