Annie and Max excitedly ran off the school bus that left them in front of their home, not noticing how muddy their boots were getting as they ran through the puddles of rain. It was a very grey and foggy afternoon, and thunder seemed to be approaching.

“Grandpa! Grandpa!” they both shouted as they came in through the door. Mother came out of the kitchen to meet them.

“Mother, mother, will Grandpa still come today?” they both eagerly asked.

“Hello my sweet little peas.” Mother kindly smiled and gave each a kiss. “Unfortunately, he won´t make it this time, it is very difficult for Grandpa to come today; the weather is quite bad and it´s unsafe for Grandpa to drive in these conditions.”

“Oh no!” the children sadly replied, “What will we do now?”

“Well, why don´t we have our prayer and supper, and after I’m sure we will find something to do,” mother said, as she started to make her way to the living room, the children following.

After supper, as Annie and Max helped clear the table, the lights suddenly went out and the house went dark.  Annie and Max both gasped.

“Annie! I can´t see anything!” Max cried out.

“Don´t worry, I´m right here, try to hold my hand,” Annie said as she stretched her arm out for Max.

“Oh no,” said mother as she came into the kitchen holding a candle, “seems like there has been a blackout, it´s a good thing we have candles. Follow me, children, this reminds me of something Jesus once said.”

“Yes!” shouted the children excitedly as they held onto their mother and made their way to the living room.

Mother reached for her Bible as they sat on the floor carpet. She gently opened it to Matthew 5:14–16.

“Listen to this, children,” she said, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

“So. . . Jesus is comparing us to the light, like the light that´s coming from the candle?” asked Max, scratching his head.

“Yes Max,” answered Annie, “look how nice it is to have light in the darkness, it allows us to see clearly. The same happens when we do good to others, people are able to see Jesus in us and have a clear example of His love.”

“I understand now,” said Max with a smile, “we are to guide others to Jesus just as this light guides us in times of darkness.”

“Exactly,” affirmed mother, and just then, the house lights came back on.

“Hurray!” the children shouted happily.