What I learned about light while cleaning the restroom

A few days ago, I cleaned my restroom. I’ll admit – this is extremely low on my list of activities to accomplish. Nonetheless, there I was, scrubbing, dusting, and otherwise making myself look productive when I noticed scum around the light bulbs that frame the mirror. And this is what I learned:

– The light hurt at first. It even gave me a slight headache. I avoided looking directly into the exposed light. Instead, I looked at the grime around the bulbs. Still, the light radiated directly into my eyes, invading my perception.

– The light changed my perception. When I turned away from the light, the bathroom didn’t look as bright and white as it once did. It looked dreary. The restroom hadn’t actually changed. The light was present before I looked at it, and it was present after I looked at it. The difference was in my perception of my surroundings after being exposed to the light.

Serving Suggestions:

(1) Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). Insert “Jesus” in place of “the light” in the above two paragraphs. Reread.

(2) What else have you learned through ordinary objects? Let us know in the comments.