The power goes out here every day. For Dominicans, that's just another reason to add to the 'You-Americans-are-Crazy-for-Wanting-to-Live-Here' list. I am asked on a regular basis why I would choose to live in a country where there is only electricity part of the day. My response? I like that the power goes out. If the power goes out, that means that at some point, it's going to come back on. I like when it comes back on because everyone shouts, "Llego la luz! (direct translation: The light arrived!)" and smiles really big.
I also like it cause it makes me think of Jesus. One of the many descriptions of Him and His character is Light. Light shines into the darkness and exposes the areas that need to be cleaned out. Light nurtures and makes living things grow. Right now, the world we live in is a dark place. Maybe the world immediately around you isn't, but just outside your bubble, families are falling apart, men and women are having identity crises, children are being sold into slavery, etc., etc., etc.
I have hope, though. It's not a hope that things are going to get better through man's efforts. Nope. Even if we try with all we've got, it still won't be enough. My hope, rather, is based in faith that Jesus will return like He's promised. He's going to come back, shine His light into all the dark places, and put everything back in order. People from every tribe and tongue are going to shout their own version of "Llego la luz!" and He WILL be celebrated. Woot!
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