The Light

“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.”

Matthew 5:14-16 KJV

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the world is full of darkness. As I was thinking the other day, sin has caused us to experience things we never should’ve knew about. In each of our individual lives whether we were committing the sins or someone was sinning against us causing pain. Sin has brought brokenness, heartache, pain, and tears. Yet the devil in his smartness has men pointing the finger at each other, like a person who throws a rock and hides his hand. That’s why it’s important for us to let our light shine. Light allows for better vision. When we go around with a dim light only those extremely close may be able to see but when we really let it shine so many can see the truth that sin is the problem and Jesus is the answer. Why should we let our light shine, because men need to see the truth. Without light there is no direction, and in darkness you can’t see the enemy.

I remember watching this video documentary in 2005 entitled Beef. It’s was about hip-hop beef. One rapper talked about a situation that occurred with his crew and another rapper’s crew. They ended up in a studio or something together and started brawling. In the midst of the scuffle, the lights got turned off. He said he hears “get the strap!” so he pulls out his knife and just starts “poking” people. He started stabbing anyone close to him. In darkness everyone becomes the enemy.

So again, why should we let our light shine? So, that men may see the real cause of their anguish and despair is Satan. They can see that the foe isn’t family members, other men or women, politicians, or supervisors, but rather that it is the devil himself working in the hearts of men. Secondly and most importantly, that men may glorify God. When we let our light shine it points people to Christ. He is the answer to our problems. He is the solution to the pain.