“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.”
~Matthew
5:14-16
The
above verse from the Sermon on the Mount is to all believers both then and now.
We are to be a light that shines the glory of what Christ has done for us to
the rest of the world. Our light is the love of Christ within us. It is there
to draw others to us so we can share the joy of the Lord and tell them the Good
News of Jesus Christ. We live in a world that is quite literally going to hell—a
world without love, hope, or help. But as followers of Jesus, we have love, hope,
joy, and peace—all the things this world longs for and can’t seem to hold on to
for more than a few seconds at a time.
“Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am
the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness
but will have the light of life’ (John 8:12).”
The
world around us is darkness, but in Christ, we have light. His light brings us
peace and life free of the worries of this world. We don’t have to fear the
future because ours is secure in Him. His light frees us from fear and worry of
what might happen because our peace and security lie within the light of His
glory. And once we are filled with the glory of Christ, we can’t help but shine
like a beacon in the night. That light attracts others and gives us the
opportunity to share what Christ has done for us. In a hurting world, you can be
the light that changes someone’s life.
“The
Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord
is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1).”
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2 Peter 1-3
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