Light of the World

The first thing that God does in Genesis 1:3 is say “let there be light”. This part of creation was the entire first day, the next morning there would have been the first sunrise. I’ll bet you this was the coolest sunrise ever. There was nothing else that would have clouded or marred the picture. How blessed is it to see the light of day after a long night.

As a believer Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14,

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

As a believer in Jesus Christ you are a new creation in Jesus Christ, full of His light and His love that will be seen by others. Jesus tells us to let your light shine, so when people see it they know that it’s God who has done this work and it glorifies Him.

So why is this important? Well, in the darkness of this world people are confused, lost, and looking for the way. That’s where we come in. In Proverbs 4:18-19 it says,

The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,

which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.

But the way of the wicked is like total darkness.

They have no idea what they are stumbling over.

Just as glorious was that first sunrise on the second day of creation, so is the blessed moment when the sunrise of salvation shines into a life; the moment when an unbeliever comes to know Jesus. Our lives can be a reflection of the Messiah and all that He has done in our lives; people will see it, as you live a sold out life for Jesus.

Believers you are the light of the world, Let there be light for the glory of the Kingdom!!!