Keep The Light Burning!
March 18th, 2007“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
Light has always been of importance to man. Light takes away darkness. The sun’s light provides us with nutritional and energy needs. Light is also a type of security and safety for us.
Children often feel the need to sleep with a light on. They fear the darkness — which is our natural tendency. So, the nightlight takes away the fear.
In the scriptures above, Jesus tells us of our value as light to the world. Our usefulness as light helps with the direction of people’s lives. We help people see the difference between the light and the darkness.
There is another thing I have discovered about “letting our lights shine.” In Jesus time, people normally burned oil in s small lamp all night. One of the reasons for this is to indicate that someone was home. If thieves came to break in, they were less likely to break into a lighted house. If travelers came, they would know if they might be able to enjoy hospitality.
When our lights are burning in the night, we show people that “someone’s home.” The Spirit of God is alive and well within his people. It is only when the light goes out that we lose our influence and indirectly hurt His.
So, this week — Keep The Light Burning! Let people know you are home. Give the gentle, useful direction that separates the light from the darkness. You will make a difference.
Perry Greene
