"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in heaven."
- Matthew 5:16
 
When Jesus sent out His disciples, He called them "the light of the world" Matt. 5:14. He also indicated that their task was not to draw attention to themselves, but to do works that would cause people to recognize God's goodness and glorify Him.
 
Jesus said that just as a lamp's purpose is to give light, we also are to let . . .

"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in heaven."
- Matthew 5:16
 
When Jesus sent out His disciples, He called them "the light of the world" Matt. 5:14. He also indicated that their task was not to draw attention to themselves, but to do works that would cause people to recognize God's goodness and glorify Him.
 
Jesus said that just as a lamp's purpose is to give light, we also are to let our light shine. We're most effective when we shine brightly in the darkness, guiding people who need to find safe harbor in Christ.
 
Christian friends, for your light to be effective, it has to be shining in a dark place. Remember the song, "This little light of mine."
 
      My life was dark until the Light shone in,
      That Light was Christ, who saved me from my sin;
      His light that I've received I want to share
      And let it shine to people everywhere.
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - A little light makes a big difference in the darkest night.