Letting Our Light Shine

Matthew 5:14-16 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

I trust that you all have enjoyed the posts this week about the many ways that we can “hold the flashlight” and be a “help” in the kingdom of God.

A flashlight is of no value if the batteries have expired. Those of you who use your phone for a light know that you must keep it charged, or it does not work. So it is with our spiritual lives. We must keep our light shining brightly. How do we do this?

• Prayer is essential for us to grow in our relationship with the Lord and to be a blessing to others. James 5:16 “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
• Bible Reading needs to be a priority in our lives. Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
• Keeping filled with the Holy Spirit is important. Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
• Fellowship with other believers strengthens and encourages us. Hebrews 10:25 “ Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”

Each of us has a part in the kingdom of God. We cannot all be missionaries, preachers, or hold a position of prominence. But when we come to the end of life’s journey, may each one of us be able to say with confidence, “I held the flashlight.”

II Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 

Devotion by Anne Johnston