In many passages throughout Scripture about the life of God, the light of God also shines. The first words of God in the Bible are “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3), for without light, there is no life. David says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation” (Psalm 27:1), the One who saves his life. Jesus, the incarnate Son of God, proclaims, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life” (John 8:12).
So when we give our children God’s life, we are also giving them His light. It is the light of God that will shine in our hearts and our homes so that we can be a beacon of hope to the world around us.