Light In A Dark World
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God,
without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights in the world (Philippians 2:14-15).
You’re the light of the world; you’re a city set on
a hill (Matthew 5:14); meaning that you’re the
solution to the darkness in the world. The Bible says,
“For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and
gross darkness the people...” (Isaiah 60:2). The gross
darkness in the world is a sign that it’s your time to
arise, shine and light up your world. Romans 8:19 says,
“For the earnest expectation of the creation waiteth
for the manifestation of the sons of God.” The world
is waiting for you to manifest the glory of God, to free
it from the decay and corrupting influences of Satan.
Psalm 74:20 says the dark places of the earth are
filled with the habitations of cruelty. That’s talking about
spiritual darkness and wickedness that’s prevalent in
today’s world. But when you show up, the darkness
and cruelty are dispelled. When you come into the
world of the unsaved, bearing the light of the Gospel
of Jesus Christ, salvation comes to them.
Your light gives meaning, direction and beauty to
your world. You’re the light in a dark world. Jesus said,
“...As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you”
(John 20:21). He came to give our lives a meaning and
then sent us as lights to bring glory, excellence and
meaning to the lives of those around us.
This is your ministry. This is your life. 1 Peter
2:9 AMP declares, “But you are a chosen race, a
royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own
purchased, special people, that you may set forth
the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and
perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness
into His marvellous light.”
Prayer
Dear Father, I fulfil my calling, ministry and responsibility
as the light of the world by expressing your righteousness,
and impacting my world with the Gospel of your grace. I give
meaning, direction, beauty, glory, and excellence to the lives
of men in my world, turning them from the power of Satan
unto you, and from darkness into light, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Isaiah 60:1-3; Matthew 5:14-16
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Numbers 5
Mark 8:27-38
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 18: 21-35
exodus 9