So this image is a little focused. If you’re from Messiah, my church, hopefully you recognize it. If you’re from the broader Faith Emergence community, you probably don’t. This is the image that’s been designed as the new logo for Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano, TX. We’ve been talking about it in Bible class and introduced it in worship last week.
The image is meant to convey two very important truths. First, the central light is Jesus Christ, and as we are connected to him, our lives are changed. The darkness is cast away by his light. Second, as we are lit in connection with him, we seek to be lights to others, forces for Jesus to dispel the darkness in the world around us.
I’m just curious, as you look at this image, what are your thoughts? Light and darkness are one of the chief metaphors used in Scripture. Why do you think so? What does it mean to you that Jesus is the light? What does it mean to you that we are to be salt and light in the world?
