“your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16
One of the great blessings of being grafted into Jesus Christ is that we are made to reflect His nature. Just as Jesus is the Light, He has called us to be a light to the world. This means that we are not only to receive His Light but also to lead others to it—Jesus, the true Light.
Becoming the light of the world carries with it a deep responsibility. When Jesus commands us to “let your light shine before others,” He is placing a profound demand upon us. While we are called to be a light, the purpose is not to draw attention to ourselves or take glory for our deeds. Instead, we must remain humble enough to allow God to receive the glory as others witness our good works.
When the world sees our good works, it stirs within them a desire to experience the transforming power of God’s love and grace. Our actions should point others not to us, but to the One who enables us to shine.
Charge: You have a responsibility to guide others through your good works.
Further Study: 1 Peter 2:12; Titus 2:7
