Scriptural Foundation:
Matthew 5:14-16 New King James (NKJV)
“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.
John 1:5 New International Version (NIV)
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 New King James (NKJV)
For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
Reflection:
I have always loved the function of a light house. Light houses were originally created for the sole purpose of navigating ships safely through the darkness. It is my most favorite symbol of a “civilian” post in the natural. Similarly, we as saints are light houses in this world. In this life we each have a part to play in the Lord’s plan – a post in the spiritual warfare.
Each of us has an eternal light that shines forth from our souls. As our intimacy with the Lord deepens in the Spirit that light burns brighter. The enemy tries to discourage and distract us from tending to and maintaining that light. We may think that our relationship with the Lord is a personal thing, but in reality, it is a light that radiates out into the darkness around you. You may never know what affect that your walk with the Lord will have another. Your light may encourage others when their lights are growing dim at their post or your light that keeps others from floating out to the dark abyss. The words you say at the right time or your reaction in front of someone to distressing news that may draw that person into your life as they try to learn more about the God you serve.
As humans, we will always fall short of the glory, the Word says in 2 Timothy 2:13 – If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. Like a light house it is our obligation to the Call to maintain our post and to manage the strength of our light. Don’t let your light go out, you don’t know how many people are depending on it.
Seeking Revelation:
Grab your notebook:
Ask yourself the following questions.
- What are you doing on a daily basis to maintain the strength of your light?
- What individuals are looking to you for encouragement in their walk with the Lord?
- How would a person in your life that is not following the Lord describe you?
- Are you a good witness for the Lord?