Let Your Light Shine
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
As the sun goes forth on its errand of love, dispelling the shades of night and awakening the world to life, so the followers of Christ are to go forth on their mission, diffusing the light of heaven upon those who are in the darkness of error and sin.
In the brilliant light of the morning, the towns and villages upon the surrounding hills stood forth clearly, making an attractive feature of the scene. Pointing to them, Jesus said, "A city set on a hill cannot be hid." And he added, "Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house" (R.V.). Most of those who listened to the words of Jesus were peasants and fishermen whose lowly dwellings contained but one room, in which the single lamp on its stand shone to all in the house. Even so, said Jesus, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 38, 39)
Reflection: When self is crucified and, in its place, we allow Jesus to enter our hearts, we will--by good works--be shining lights. This will be the greatest testimony that we can give. Let us set our sights high today, and every day, so others will see Jesus in us.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
As the sun goes forth on its errand of love, dispelling the shades of night and awakening the world to life, so the followers of Christ are to go forth on their mission, diffusing the light of heaven upon those who are in the darkness of error and sin.
In the brilliant light of the morning, the towns and villages upon the surrounding hills stood forth clearly, making an attractive feature of the scene. Pointing to them, Jesus said, "A city set on a hill cannot be hid." And he added, "Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house" (R.V.). Most of those who listened to the words of Jesus were peasants and fishermen whose lowly dwellings contained but one room, in which the single lamp on its stand shone to all in the house. Even so, said Jesus, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 38, 39)
Reflection: When self is crucified and, in its place, we allow Jesus to enter our hearts, we will--by good works--be shining lights. This will be the greatest testimony that we can give. Let us set our sights high today, and every day, so others will see Jesus in us.
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