IT’S YOUR LIGHT
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WORD FROM THE HOLY BIBLE FOR TODAY
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV®)
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
REFLECTION
JESUS EXPECTS BOLDNESS AND COURAGE FROM EACH ONE OF US
Jesus’ statement about being light is familiar to most Christians, but I’d like for us to really think about just one word from this passage: Jesus did not say, “Walk around your church and ask everyone else for their lamp. Give it a good polish and fill it with oil. Then, light it and see how it illuminates their good deeds and glorifies their Father.” He said, “Let your light shine so people will see your good deeds and glorify your Father.” God does not intend for us to look to someone else or wait for someone else to step up and be bold and courageous for Him. He expects boldness and courage from each one of us. He expects us to let our personal lights shine for him publicly and privately. Begin to ask the Lord what that looks like for you. How can you shine a light for Him in the places of influence He has given you? How can you share your Jesus-story of redemption and transformation with the people around you?
- Allen Jackson
IT’S YOUR LIGHT
JESUS EXPECTS BOLDNESS AND COURAGE FROM EACH ONE OF US
Jesus defined and differentiated His followers: “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.”
Allen Jackson
Heavenly Father, I gratefully accept Your definition of me as Your follower—a light in a dark world. Help me lay aside anything that dims Your light in me so I might shine brightly and share my Jesus-story boldly for Your Kingdom purposes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Allen Jackson
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