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YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
Ephesians 5:1-20

Matthew 5:14

 

“Ye are the light of the world.”

 

YE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
 
What does it mean when Jesus says that His followers are the light of the world? Is it the same meaning as He says that He is the light of the world? Absolutely not. We used to be under the power of darkness of sins and Satan. Thank God for His grace and mercy that we have been turned “from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God” that we may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Jesus (Acts 26:18).
 
Thank God that we are now the children of light (Eph 5:8) and can reflect the Light of God and shine it in this world of darkness like the moon or a mirror reflecting the light of the sun. Saying “Ye art the light of the world,” our Lord expects us to reflect exactly the same light, the same truth, the same love which we have received from Him. Then, are we reflecting our Lord Jesus Christ and His truth in this world of darkness?
 
Being born again, we have new motives and purpose of life different from those of unbelievers (Matt 6:23). We do all things for God’s glory alone (1 Cor 10:31). We will not be isolated and hiding ourselves in a corner or in a monastery or in a convent. Our Lord wants our lives and our good works to be seen by men like a city set on a hill or like a candle on a candlestick so that they may glorify our Father in heaven, not ourselves, as our Lord commands, “let shine your light before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Do others see God’s light in our lives? They may see our goodness, our smart abilities, or our good works, but more important, can they see the Lord and His truth, His goodness and His wisdom (James 3:17-18) in our lives? Do they see our good works as a result of a new life in Christ? Do they glorify God through our lives?
 
THOUGHT: It is a great privilege to reflect the Lord and His Truth to others.

PRAYER: Father, please help me reflect Thy light of truth to others.

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