You Are The Light Of The World
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16 KJV)
In today’s scripture, Jesus proclaims we are the light of the world and urges us to shine before people so they may see our good works and glorify our Heavenly Father. Let’s delve into the passage for a deeper understanding.
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Understanding the Scripture
- Jesus emphasises our unique role and significance by describing us as the light of the world. In a world where many Christians feel like everyone else, Jesus’s words remind us of our distinctiveness and the responsibility that comes with it.
- Another interesting lesson from the passage is that we are responsible for providing light to the world. In other words, the world needs us for direction, meaning that taking direction from them is wrong.
- Jesus said that a city on a hill cannot be hidden. Hence, we are like a city on a hill and cannot hide. We have to provide light to the world.
- Jesus explained that no one puts a candle on and puts it under a basket but on a candle stand to provide light to everyone. Likewise, we are the candle God has lit up for the world. Hence, we must shine to the world.
- What does it mean to let our light shine? It means to live a good life, do good deeds, be nice to people, have moral excellence, and be forgiving. In a nutshell, it means living an exemplary life, one that is worthy of emulation. That should inspire and motivate us to live our lives in a way that glorifies our Heavenly Father.
- Jesus ends the passage by urging us to ensure that our light shines before men so they can see our good works and glorify our Heavenly Father. That is a call to action to shine to the world.
- Therefore, your good works are for God’s glory and not for your glory. When you do good, don’t seek recognition or praise from others but rather reflect the goodness and love of God. Don’t be angry when people don’t praise you for your good work.
In conclusion, it’s encouraging to know that we are the salt and the light of the world. So, you cannot remain under the table. You just have to start shining before people by becoming the nice person God created you to be, forgiving your offenders, doing good deeds, and being morally excellent.
Prayer Point
Father, I ask for grace to shine to everyone in Jesus’ name.
Further Study
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