Let Your Light Shine

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."


Man was created to reveal the glory of God and as a result to bring Him pleasure. Of all God's glorious creation men alone was created in His image. All creation in its beauty and majesty reflects the glory of God, but only man was created to reveal the glory and the person of God. God created man to be an image bearer. He fashioned man that all creation might witness God's love, compassion, kindness, mercy, longsuffering, goodness, meekness and righteousness. None of these are physical attributes, but attributes of His character. None of these are external in nature but internal. Each person must ask, "Does my character reflect the character and glory of God?" If not, then darkness occupies the recesses of my heart rather than the glorious light of Jesus Christ. This darkness is the result of sin and selfish living apart from Christ. Remember, light cannot shine without a source and Jesus is the source of light. He is the light of the world and His light alone reflects the glory of God as He is God. Before the light of Jesus Christ can shine through you, it must be in you. Be a light bearer for Jesus Christ today so that you can reveal the glory of God. Ask Him now to shine His light upon you and in you.