KEY SCRIPTURE: Matt 5:14 KJV “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”

In some parts of Ghana, anytime the Electricity corporation’s light goes out, there comes a corresponding shout of displeasure from the populace. The moment the lights are turned on once again, there is a corresponding shout of excitement and appreciation. Light is a blessing always. The Lord Jesus announced to his disciples that they are the light of the world. We are light by our birth into Christ. Joh 8:12 KJV Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

Every Christian is light, and for that matter, he gives light to the world. The opposite of light is darkness, which stands for evil. If you are light, then your ways should be naturally upright. If you have a love and a subsequent practice of sin, then you are not light. This means you are not a Christian. So many people associate with Christianity and even call themselves Christians, yet they are very unreliable. They can even tell lies without knowing they are telling lies. Some have lived in corrupt systems such that it has become a normal part of them to take bribes, cheat, and do all kinds of things which are alien to the natural lifestyle of a Christian.

Dearly beloved, you are light, if you are indeed a Christian.  Accept that that is who you are. Shining is very normal for light to do so. To shine means to do right. Shining also means going ahead for others to follow. It means being a pace setter. This involves doing certain sacrificial acts to be a blessing for many. As light, you must also bring God’s truth to the many in darkness, through your effort in evangelism.  The world is getting darker with evil, but dear child of God. Decide to make a big difference by shining so that men would see it and give glory to your father who is in heaven

CONFESSION

I am the light of the world. My ways keep shining, which glorifies my Father in heaven. I do not give place to any form of darkness, for that is not of me. Because I am light, the power of evil cannot Lord itself over me, for light always overcomes darkness.

FURTHER STUDIES

Mat 5:16 KJV” Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

Phi 2:15 KJV “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”