"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. (15) Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. (16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:14-16. NKJV
Does anyone know that you're a light burning with the fire of heaven? Do you? Jesus said, that if you belong to Him, you're the light of the world and that means wherever you may be in your busy day and whoever you are with. God has called us to shine in this dark world that we dwell in.
Dwight L Moody writes in his book, The Overcoming Life:
'Remember a small light will do a lot when it's in a very dark place. Put one little candle in the middle of a large room and it will give a good deal of light.'
I remember my army days, when on Escape and Evasion exercises, where one has to get from one place to another without getting caught, where we would be in the middle of nowhere - cold, wet and miserable. If we saw a light shining in the distance, how comforting it would be as we moved closer towards it to get our bearing. It was a warm and comforting sight to see.
As Christians, we live and move in the darkness, it's all around us. Therefore, we're called to shine and show the way for all we come into contact with. Some may not be welcoming as our 'light', shines upon them. They may repel our presence. Others may be grateful that they have someone who cares, someone who is willing to listen and if possible, help them.
Light attracts all sorts things - moths and other flying insects for a start. It also gives away a person's position. As the light shines on them, others are able to see where they are and what they are doing. Light illuminates the way for many people. Many are lost and have no sense of direction. The light (us) can direct them to the way (Jesus). Light also reveals things that we need to be aware of and avoid. Remember, if people repel against you, the light that shines from your presence, may well be convicting them.
Whatever you come up against, make sure that you keep shining for Jesus, in this very dark and uncertain world we dwell in.
Copyright 2020 Grahame Howard
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