Jesus often referred to Himself as the light of the world. The world (our souls) was in darkness because of our sins and He came to light the way back to God.
But in Matthew 5:14-16 He said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
What does He mean about this? How can He be the light of the world and us, you and me, also be the light of the world?
Let's consider it this way: He is the Son of God, He was sent to earth to light the world and bring it forth from darkness. His light originates from God. It is His light that we see to guide us to eternity.
We reflect His light onto the world. We do not have our own light; we merely reflect His light.
He is the sun shining His light and bringing life to the world. We are the moon which reflects the sun's brightness.
How do we reflect Christ's light in the world?
By the way we live, the way we speak and behave and act towards others. We can read in the Bible how Jesus behaved when He met people; the sick and the lame, the blind, the deaf, the mute and those possessed with demons and with many diseases and illness. He treated them all with kindness, love, caring and compassion.
Do we really reflect those qualities with everyone we meet? Or do we fall short of what He expects of us?
Do people recognise us as Christians - followers of Christ in every meaning of the word and not just paying lip service to it?
Let us start a new trend. Every morning let us pray to God that He sends us someone in our life whom we can help. He will not let us down. He will answer this prayer.
Let us be Christ to someone.
...don't hide you light under a bushel basket.
ReplyDeleteAmen. God bless, Tom.
DeleteSometimes we think our light is too little to make a difference, but a single candle can chase away the shadows in an entire room... Our lights do not have to dazzle the world but they do need to shine faithfully... Happy Sat. Victor
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wisdom Shug. Our light, however small, can shine and show the way for someone else who is lost in life. May we lead them back to Christ.
DeleteBest wishes and God bless you.
VEry good and so true. I remember vividly singing, "This little of mine, I'm gonna let it shine", in Thanks...
ReplyDeleteI do love that hymn, Jack. God bless always.
DeleteAmen, Victor! May we all reflect the light of Jesus to the world. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you always, Martha.
DeleteLight up and shine for others to see.
ReplyDeleteAmen Bill. God bless you and yours.
DeleteI really pray that for all my doubt, I shine light.
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Amen. God bless you Regine my friend.
DeleteI think of Christmas Eve - when one person lights a candle from the person next to him and then the whole room is illuminated.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful, Sandie. We do this also at Easter in our church singing, "The light of Christ has come into this world".
DeleteGod bless.
Coincidentally, I'm wearing my "church" t-shirt that proclaims "Be the Light" (Matthew 5:16). I don't know how relevant this is, but this made me think of a meme (of a) lit match that does not cast a shadow. Quoting, "Fire doesn't cast a shadow because it is a luminous object, meaning it emits light itself, preventing shadows from forming around it."
ReplyDeleteIt's true Mevely, Christ is the light, the candle or the match which does not cast a shadow; because He is sinless and without darkness. We reflect the light, but our sins cast a shadow on mankind.
DeleteGod bless always.
Well said Victor!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless, K.
DeleteThis is a beautiful idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mimi. God bless you.
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