Be The Light For Others

October 8, 2024

Verses of the day - Matthew 5:14-15 (NRSV)

No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

In chapter 8 of my third book, Jesus speaks to us about being the light for others.

Excerpt from Come To The Cross

Never be afraid to let your light and love of Me to shine brightly before others.  Light the path of life for others so that they may find their way back to me.  Many are lost and lonely.  My dear children, please be the light that leads others back to Me.  I am always waiting with open arms to welcome My lost children back to Me.  Open your heart wide to those who are lost and lonely.  Be not afraid to help them find their way back to Me.  I am the Good Shepherd and will always welcome all sheep to My fold.  Blessed are you when you help lead them back to Me.

When we follow Jesus, we are followers of the light.  Just as Jesus is the light of the world, we too should be allowing our light to shine before others.  At Baptism, we are given the light of Christ. As we grow older, and learn about Jesus, our light will grow brighter.  As our light grows brighter, we should not be afraid to pass our light along to others.  The more we share the light of Christ with others, the brighter the world will become.  Without the light of Christ in our life, things will grow dark and gloomy.