1 Peter 2:12
having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.
The things of darkness will one day pass away in the light of God’s love. Jesus came that there would be light and it would be the light of the world. In Him there is no darkness for the light dispels it and all things hidden are revealed that the evil deeds done by man in secret will be exposed. Christ in us is to show God’s glory to the world at large and to others individually. In Jesus all the requirements of the Law and the Prophets was fulfilled. Now we need to spread the Good News to everyone who will listen. Carla
Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 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. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father •in heaven. NKJV
The believer does not have inherent light; rather we have reflective light. As we behold the glory of the Lord, we reflect it. Therefore, we need to make sure that nothing comes between us and the Lord’s light. The NKJV Study Bible
Light of the world recalls Israel’s role as a light to the nations (Isaiah 42:6; 49:6). In John, Jesus describes Himself as the light of the world (John 8:12; 9:5).
Jesus commonly refers to God as Father which indicates their relationship of father and son. The concept of Yahweh as a father was common throughout Israel’s history (2 Samuel 7:14; Psalm 2:7). Here, Jesus extends this metaphor to members of the kingdom (Matthew 5:45).
In Matthew he is saying that Jesus performed or upheld that which was required by the law and met the expectations of the predictions about Him in the writings of the prophets. In Him, the Law and the Prophets reached their fullest expression. Faithlife Study Bible
Mark 4:21
Also He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand?
Luke 8:16
“No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light.
Luke 11:33
“No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light.
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
These days, I’m grounded with Sister Joan Chittister’s wisdom. “We do not pray in order to escape the world around us. We pray with one eye on the world so that we can come to understand what is really being asked of us here and now, at times like this, as co-creators of the universe.”
One of the gifts on this Ireland pilgrimage is the stories about men and women throughout history, who did just that. The came to understand what was begin asked of them, in the present—often during a time of serious turmoil and unrest and chaos. Sabbath Moments
At the end of His ministry on earth, Jesus informed His disciples, "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do" (John 14:12). So our Savior has given us a task: to join Him in drawing people to God! And we have the Holy Spirit to empower us with the discernment and endurance we need. Relying on our divine Helper teaches our hearts to rest in His strength, wisdom, and peace (John 14:26-27).
Friend, the enemy wants to discourage us, but we can learn from Nehemiah to turn to the Lord and ask Him to help us remain undeterred. We might feel the urge to quit or feel overwhelmed by discouraging distractions ... but "with the help of our God," we can accomplish what He assigns (Nehemiah 6:16).
Instead of giving way to fear, let's echo Nehemiah's prayer: "But now, O God, strengthen my hands" (Nehemiah 6:9). First5
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