Let Your Light Shine
By
Shelby G.
Floyd
Light and darkness are antipodal. We live in a physical world of darkness and light. Modern technology enables us with better light to see and penetrate the darkness. Also in the spiritual realm Christ enables us to let our light shine in the world:
Matthew
5:14-16
"You
are the light of the world. A city 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 men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in
heaven.”
NIV
The Light of the
World
Christ declared that his people are to
be the light of the world. Christ is the light of the world: "I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life"
(John
A strong, active and faithful congregation will strengthen weak members and have a good influence on the community. A dead or lukewarm church is a bad influence and will turn people away from Christ.
The Light of Life
When we follow the Lord, we will have the light of life, and will definitely let our light shine by zeal, enthusiasm and doing the work Christ gave us to do,
John
12:35-36
Then
Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while
longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man
who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in the
light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light."
NIV
For the good of the cause of Christ let
us always keep our light shining brightly. David declared in the long ago, “You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God
turns my darkness into light” (Psalms