Encouragement
Let Your Light Shine (Matthew 5:14-16)
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (NKJV)
This week’s eWord is a reflection of the Father’s heart, as He calls us to radiate who He is and let His love be seen by a world in need of light. He calls us a “city set on a hill” which cannot be hidden and the “light of the world”, and He says to us “Shine so brightly that people cannot help but see, and realize that it is Me”! How can we do that?
A life of witness. Jesus said “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. He is talking about a lifestyle of love which represents the Father. He is also talking about a life that reflects His presence and His blessing, even in adverse situations. God has poured His love and blessing upon our lives and He wants the difference to be seen by the world. He wants to draw people to Him through His loving kindness upon us. As we live in Him, His love and light are shed abroad in our hearts, and we become a lighthouse and a standard for a world in need. When everything around us may seem to be falling apart, we can continue to stand on our Rock and firm Foundation, a living statement that God is real and God is love, and we are never alone, hallelujah!
Choose to shine. Jesus said “let your light shine”, because it is something we decide to do. It is the truth that all who are filled with Jesus burn brightly, but to let that light be seen is a choice each one makes. This world can be a difficult place to stand for Jesus, but we can start by never denying Him or our identity in Him, and by giving Him glory when we should. Jesus said in Matthew 10:32 “everyone who will acknowledge Me before men, I will also acknowledge him before My Father in heaven.” There is a double blessing when you let your light shine!
Any light can be seen in the darkness. Even tiny lights (like the light on a cell phone or a key tag) dispel darkness and illuminate the way. God is not concerned about the size of the light, because He can do so much with so little. He just wants to see His kids ready to shine! You may have felt that your witness is not significant or inspiring, and that you are not impacting anyone for Jesus, but the devil is a liar. Even flickering lights can be seen from a distance and can show people the way. Every believer has something to share and can be a blessing to someone in need because Jesus touched their lives and made their heart His home.
Dear friend, the Father is speaking to us in this end time hour, to choose where we will stand. Many people have thought the ‘fence’ is a safe place to be, but He wants us to know that the fence belongs to the powers of darkness. The fence represents the spirit of compromise which is affecting so many precious people of God. It is the beginning of the denial (of Jesus) which we choose each time we turn a blind eye to the inroads of the enemy. God tells us from Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” The brightness of our light begins within, as we are touched and changed to reflect the glory and the love of Jesus. It is possible to be in the minority and still win. It is possible to let ourselves shine brightly in the darkness and bring great joy to the heart of our awesome and amazing God!
Know today that the Father is pleased with you and how you have lived your life to reflect His light, even in the face of difficulties from your family and the world. You may be the only Believer where you are but you are surrounded by the heavenly host. The Holy Spirit is with you and He is enabling you to shine. Even as you identify with Jesus and acknowledge Him before the people you know, He is mentioning you to the Father and talking about you in heaven. You are receiving an honorable mention in high places!
Today I break fear and intimidation off your heart and mind, and every threat and hindrance of the enemy who has tried to stop your witness. I release you to shine where you are. I call forth the flame inside you and the stirring up of the gifts you were given to present Jesus to the world. Receive His glory. Receive His power. Shine with the light of the King of kings, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Minoli Haththotuwa, 28 July 2014
www.risingonwings.org
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