When Jesus said "Ye are the light of the world," He was speaking to ordinary people: fishermen, labourers, mothers, farmers. He did not say "try to become" the light. He said "ye are."
Light is most noticeable in dark places. The kindness you show in a tense office, the honesty you keep when no one is watching, the patience you offer a struggling neighbour: these are lamps on an ordinary street.
Jesus goes on to say that people will see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). The goal of shining is not attention for ourselves but attention for God.
Where will you walk today? That is where your light is needed.
Prayer
Jesus, thank You for making me light in You. Help me to shine with kindness, integrity and joy today, so that others may see Your goodness. Amen.
Reflect
- 1Where is the "ordinary street" God has placed you on?
- 2What is one good work you can do today that points to God?
