How I love summer light. Now in June, days stretch long into the evening. The light fills me with energy and happiness. Spending time in my garden is utter delight whether I'm weeding, clipping, picking, or just standing in admiration of God's wonders. I often plant a few sunflowers to add cheeriness to the garden and observe how they reach to follow the light of the sun.
The word follow has taken on new meaning during this age of social media. We follow people on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook as we discover common interests or thought-provoking content. What does following someone really mean? Is it being in the vicinity of this person? Is it acceding to a certain viewpoint?
In John 1 Jesus calls the disciples to follow him. What does following someone mean? Is it being in the vicinity of this person? Is it acceding to a certain viewpoint? Is it acknowledging who Jesus is? Even the demons do that.
A sunflower bends and turns throughout the day to follow the sun. It continually redirects itself to face the light from which it draws energy, leaning towards its life source. We who follow Jesus can learn to redirect ourselves throughout the day in order to grow and flourish. Let's learn from the sunflower and follow the Light!
Lorrie Orr writes from Vancouver Island where she enjoys boating and hiking with her husband. Gardening, sewing, reading, and spending time with her five grandchildren fill her days with happiness and contentment. There is also the writing that always occupies a corner of her brain.
