Chargé d’affaires

On Friday evening, Monic and I attended a “Light the World” dinner in the European Quarter in Brussels.

The annual event is attended by Ambassadors and Diplomatic representatives from all around the world.

To my left, sat the Chargé d’affaires of Libya.

To my right, sat the Chargé d’affaires of Belarus.

Both head up their diplomatic missions to the European Union.

I was dressed in my kilt, and they were taken by my attire.

They had many questions.

I hadn’t worn it for a while. Somehow it was a little smaller!?

As we settled into the evening, we discussed many things, enjoyed some delicious food and appreciated some delightful music.

Both of my new friends shared stories about their families, their Christmas traditions, and their diplomatic missions to the European Union.

Representing their nations affairs, they shared with me the difficulties, and challenges of conflict, having experienced much adversity in recent years.

Our conversation turned to the reason for our gathering.

“𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭”

I felt a real longing from both of my new friends.

A longing for more light, in a darkening and difficult world.

They asked about my faith.

I spoke of Jesus Christ, and that He is “𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅”.

“We want the world to know of the peace that comes from following Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the light of the world. Let us follow Him as we try to light the world and share the light of Christ in our own small ways this Christmas season.” – Elder Quentin L. Cook.

Jesus Christ is literally the Prince of Peace.

He can bring peace to all who are ravaged by war.

His message is peace on earth and goodwill toward men.

Departing, each guest received a special candle to light this Christmas season.

As a follower of Jesus Christ, may I invite you this Christmas, to share His light by letting your light shine in all that you do.

How can you let your light shine?