1 Peter 2:9 — But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
The wind hits first—sharp and loud—as two men clip themselves onto a radio tower before sunrise.
Cody is new to the job. New to the height. New to being strapped in beside the same person for twelve hours a day. This kind of work demands trust. Even if you don’t like the person next to you, your life depends on them.
Every morning, Cody turns on worship music from his phone and prays out loud. Not to make a point—there’s just nowhere to hide it up here.
His climbing partner makes his feelings clear early on. He doesn’t believe in God. In fact, he says he hates Him.
Cody doesn’t argue.
But he also doesn’t turn the music off.
Days stretch into weeks. The scoffing slowly turns into small talk. Then one morning, the partner asks Cody to pray—but not for him. Just for his daughter.
So Cody prays right there on the tower.
And they go back to work.
Then one night, Cody’s phone rings.
His coworker’s voice sounds different. Heavy. Desperate. He admits he has relapsed in his addiction and doesn’t want to live anymore.
Cody calls his dad, and together they sit with the man for hours. No preaching. No pressure. Just the simple truths of the gospel: you are loved, you have purpose, and God has a plan for your life.
Later, the coworker admits something that surprises Cody.
It wasn’t an argument that made him call.
It was the worship music. It was Cody’s consistency. It was the steady love that felt trustworthy and real.
Scripture reminds us that God has called His people out of darkness and into His wonderful light—not just so we can experience it, but so we can show His goodness to others.
Cody didn’t know how deep the darkness was for his coworker. He simply kept living in the light long enough for someone else to notice it.
And that’s often how God works.
Somewhere near you, someone is watching what faith looks like in real life—in long days, ordinary conversations, and quiet moments when love costs time and attention.
So keep living your faith out loud.
Consistency can soften hearts that arguments never will.
And when the light stays on long enough, it has a way of drawing people home.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- Who in your life regularly sees how you live out your faith?
- Why do you think consistency can influence people more than arguments?
- How does knowing you are “chosen” by God change the way you live around others?
- What might it look like for you to shine God’s light in an ordinary moment this week?
- Who might be watching your faith more closely than you realize?
