31 Days of Free Writes: Light

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 

Matthew 5:14-16.

I cannot look at the word light without thinking of this passage of scripture, especially the last part (in bold). This is something I really pray for in myself. When people look at me, I want them to be able to see that there is something different in me. I want them to wonder what is different and maybe even ask me about it. 

The passage above are words spoken by Jesus while he was on earth, teaching and preaching to the people. While he was here on earth, he often used every day things to teach about much bigger topics. In this case, he used the light of a lamp and a bowl as well as the light of a city on a hill to show the light of God's love in our hearts. He talks about people being the light of the world. We are expected to let the light of His love shine out of us, like a city on a hill. 

His love in us is like a lamp being lit within, we should want to display it up high and make use of it. Instead, some choose to hide in inside them, under the cover of a bowl, so deep in their hearts that is isn't able to be used. We cannot allow our fear of rejection of our faith get in the way of sharing it with others. Our world needs Jesus. Each of us is called to be the city on a hill, shining the light to those around us, sharing Him with anyone who cares to wander into our lives. Others will see the light of Christ in us, the difference it has made, and know it is because of God. That in turn will bring glory to our Father in heaven.