Sometimes the important analogies presented in the Bible are so frequently echoed in our worship, our prayers, and even our conversations, that God’s intended meaning gets lost in our minds somewhere along the way. Consider the frequent use of the analogy of “light” in the Bible. “The Lord is my light,” they sang in Psalm 27:1. “Send forth your light” we pray (Ps.43:3). The New Testament tells us we should be “children of light” (1Th.5:5) and that we are to be “the light of the world” (Mt.5:14).
But what are we to understand from this recurring analogy? At the very least the biblical illustration of light is employed to help us appreciate the value of truth and biblical wisdom. “The unfolding of your words gives light” the Bible tells us, “it gives understanding to the simple” (Ps.119:130). As the Proverbs put it: “these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light” (6:23). “Open my eyes” the student of the Scriptures prays, “that I may see wonderful things in your law” (Ps.119:18).
Much like groping in the dark during a power outage, without light we are unable to assess the reality of our surroundings and we struggle to navigate from here to there without kicking this or tripping over that. The accurate information that comes from God “turns on the lights” and allows us to know what is real, what is important, what to invest in, and what to avoid. So let us be “of the light” seeking to boldly “enlighten” others about the life-changing truth found in God’s word.
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Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
This brings a new meaning to "see the light" for me!
We need to get busy letting our light shine in this world.
Remember, You can always put light in darkness. You cannot put darkness in light. The only way darkness interferes with light is when it obstructs it, or the light allows itself to be removed.
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Mark 4:21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?
Luke 11:33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
Many seem to fear the dark, or recoil from it. This is a great error. Those with the light should go forward into it, causing it to retreat into the shadows.
Greater is the light in one man, than all the darkness in the world.
And Jesus said: "I am the light of the world.".........
And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth not.
Many of us are AmyL, but scripture tells us that this world will grow darker in the end of days. We are already in the end of days from my perspective.
Do you think it will grow darker because many due to fear will hide their light, or sleep and let their oil run out?
Probably most will.
But those who profess Christ Jesus daily, will shine His light until their death. I’m not afraid of death.
Death for all of us is because God/Jesus is calling us home to be with Him.