Light Shine

Jesus said, “LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS, AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN.” MATTHEW 5:16

Jesus; being all truth understood that within each of God’s created beings is the light of God. Created in His image; we are created to shine forth His glory. Before the fall of man to sin, the natural state of you and I was to be one of being sinless, therefore radiating the undefiled glory of God.

Jesus goes on to say, if we want a light to shine that we do not place it under a basket and yet some of you have done just that; you have allowed your own desires and interests and satisfactions to cover the light of God which burns deep within you.

You have allowed those situations, relationships, friendships and personal glory to hinder the glory of God in you. Indeed you no longer bask in the warmth of His love; why should you expect that anyone outside of yourself could see it? Where you once shone clear and bright upon the lamp stand of God’s Word, you have allowed your love of the things of this world to darken you.

Where are the good works of God in your life? What have you done for God lately? Let’s get real; what did you do that was not for you or yours yesterday? Preacher, you’re not exempt, how much have you done for God compared to how much you have done for ‘your’ ministry? How much time have you spent alone with Him compared to “doing the ministry”?

We are created for His good pleasure; whatever we do we are to do to the glory of God. Where is your light? Is it shining? Where is your heart? For where your heart is that is where your treasure will be also; you will give to that which you love.

You and I are given a few hours upon the plain of earth; we each hold an allotted amount of time with which to serve His’ purpose with our lives to bring God glory. With that in mind, how are you doing?

Jesus said, “LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE BEFORE MEN, THAT THEY MAY SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS, AND GLORIFY YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN.” Let the people of God say, Amen!