Let Your Light Shine: Luke 8:16-19
““16) Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. 17) For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. 18) So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.”” Luke 8:16-18
Light is powerful. It is not intended to be obscured or hidden. When you start walking in the truth of the gospel and the presence of God, let it shine brightly. Don’t try to hide or dim your testimony. Don’t be ashamed of Jesus.
Be aware that light has a way of exposing things. There is nothing hidden or secret that truth and light will not expose. The closer you walk with God the more sin and wickedness will be exposed. God wants us to forsake all sin and darkness in our lives.
Take a moment and read Ephesians 5:6-14. Christians are to walk as children of light. When we coward away from truth and righteousness, darkness can overtake the land. When we hide the light, darkness prevails. When we boldly live and proclaim the gospel, revival and awakening come over the land.
Herein is the contrast between the godly and wicked kings of Judah and Israel in the Old Testament. When God was embraced and obeyed; truth and righteousness spread through the land. Prosperity and blessings were poured out like light.
When God and righteousness were suppressed, the land became dark and oppressive. Wickedness came in like a flood. Judgement followed.
The church has a role to be salt and light in the world. We are light and truth bearers. When the church goes silent, darkness spreads over the land.
The present corrupt and immoral condition of western culture is the result of the church aborting its calling in the world. The world has put a muzzle on Christians. Where is it written in the Bible that faith is a private matter? Jesus and the early Christians were very public.
Be careful how you listen and walk with God. As a Christian, step into your calling as the light of the world. Live boldly in truth, love and the power of God. Proclaim the gospel and take the muzzle off your mouth.
We are not called to be harsh or abrasive. We are called to be like Jesus in this present world. Stop hiding your light! Stop being ashamed of Jesus and the gospel.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
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““16) Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. 17) For nothing is hidden that will not become evident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light. 18) So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.”” Luke 8:16-18
Light is powerful. It is not intended to be obscured or hidden. When you start walking in the truth of the gospel and the presence of God, let it shine brightly. Don’t try to hide or dim your testimony. Don’t be ashamed of Jesus.
Be aware that light has a way of exposing things. There is nothing hidden or secret that truth and light will not expose. The closer you walk with God the more sin and wickedness will be exposed. God wants us to forsake all sin and darkness in our lives.
Take a moment and read Ephesians 5:6-14. Christians are to walk as children of light. When we coward away from truth and righteousness, darkness can overtake the land. When we hide the light, darkness prevails. When we boldly live and proclaim the gospel, revival and awakening come over the land.
Herein is the contrast between the godly and wicked kings of Judah and Israel in the Old Testament. When God was embraced and obeyed; truth and righteousness spread through the land. Prosperity and blessings were poured out like light.
When God and righteousness were suppressed, the land became dark and oppressive. Wickedness came in like a flood. Judgement followed.
The church has a role to be salt and light in the world. We are light and truth bearers. When the church goes silent, darkness spreads over the land.
The present corrupt and immoral condition of western culture is the result of the church aborting its calling in the world. The world has put a muzzle on Christians. Where is it written in the Bible that faith is a private matter? Jesus and the early Christians were very public.
Be careful how you listen and walk with God. As a Christian, step into your calling as the light of the world. Live boldly in truth, love and the power of God. Proclaim the gospel and take the muzzle off your mouth.
We are not called to be harsh or abrasive. We are called to be like Jesus in this present world. Stop hiding your light! Stop being ashamed of Jesus and the gospel.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
