PhotoSapiens

Words that have "photo" in them always have an affiliation with Light. Photosynthesis for example is the process of plants receiving energy from the radiation of the sun to produce the chemical compounds necessary for growth and survival. Meriam Webster defines it as a synthesis of chemical compounds with the aid of radiant energy and especially light.

Our focus is not the Biology or Physics of light but Christ Jesus - the LIGHT. We will be painting relatable scenarios that will help us as we dive into the concept using scientific terms.

Most of us at some point have come across the term "Homo sapiens " in our secondary school biology classes. It was said that it was used to characterize human beings. Homo sapiens don't just refer one of the creatures on Earth but also means "wise man" in Latin which characterizes the ability of humans to reason.

So, what exactly does PhotoSapien mean? It means the composition or combination of parts and or elements that form a wise man with the aid of radiant energy, especially LIGHT.

We know that our Father in Heaven is LIGHT. In Him, there is no shadow. If we claim to be His children, we sure have Light. We exist in Light. We are the light of the world. He made us lights through the Light in the darkness–Jesus. 

In science, we were taught that white light is the combination of all colors. We understood that from white light, any color can be seen. Its presence makes the differentiation of colors easy. 

We are not in a science class, but this principle is applicable to us as Christians. We understand by faith that God created the Heavens and Earth, but nothing came into existence without the presence of Light.

We are who we are because he called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. You see, in darkness, we had no idea what color of light we are to reflect. All we could sense is the structure, clueless of our true nature. We were both blind and blindfolded.

But in the light, we know, we see. Our eyes of understanding are enlightened and we can see who we are meant to be–Lights! The veil is taken away and our eyes are opened.

We can tell our colors. The Light brings out the best (potentials, resources, and results) in us–as a person and the church. We know our differences, appreciate our uniqueness, and together reflect to reveal the LIGHT–Christ! We know who we are. In Him, we live, move, and have our being. The closer we stay to the LIGHT, the brighter we can reflect Him.

It is possible to be in the light and be dim. Though there is light, but it's blurred. We stay close by studying the scriptures and praying to know how to correctly reflect with other lights to make sure Christ is seen by all men. We are together like a city on a hill that can't be hidden because lights don't hide. We shine!

How well are you shining? Hope other lights are not intimidating to you? Are you partnering with other lights to reflect Christ? Or are you comparing and competing? You are a wise light and you are unique.

Proudly PhotoSapien, are you? Answer in the comment section if you truly are.