Light in the Darkness

  When Howard Carter first discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb, he was in the burial chamber with very limited light.  His partner called down and asked if he had found anything.  Carter, realizing he had stumbled upon something special, called for more light.  To his astonishment he had unearthed one of archaeology's greatest finds. 

  The discovery of King Tut's tomb, apart from astounding archaeologist, encouraging treasure seekers, and inspiring a hit song by Steve Martin serves as a reminder of the importance of light.  Too much light, or light misapplied can be harmful or unproductive, but light when properly used can be a source of great good.  We need to remember the lesson of King Tut's tomb as we let our lights shine.  Like Carter's electric torch, we too reflect light on a burial chamber, however unlike Carter, the burial chamber we reflect is empty; not because someone stole the body or because it rotted away, but rather because, "He is not [there].  He is risen!"