The Parables Of Jesus: 1
The Parable Of The Lamp
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
I woke up too early and lay in bed, overthinking everything. That’s when I noticed that the wall was lit as if there was a light on in the living room. Wondering what could have shone so brightly, I realized it was a tiny green light indicating power was going to the recliner. It’s probably not something that would be noticed, but because it was positioned away from the wall, that little light was as bright as daylight. It was disbursed through the door, reflecting onto my bedroom wall. For a light that was not that significant, you wouldn’t have thought it would have distributed enough to shine so brightly.
With the world in such turmoil and Christians targeted, you might be tempted to cover your light to keep from being noticed, but once you experience Jesus, such an act is impossible. His love emanates from you to such a degree that you barely have to say a word for others to notice that you are a Christ-follower. Don’t hide yourself from the world; let them see Jesus through you, and if that means being prey, so be it; God will give you the courage to stand for him. In doing so, you will glorify the Father. What’s more beautiful than that?
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