It is refreshing to read the scripture from Matthew 5 again this week with another question in mind – Where are we going? Today, I want to focus on verse 16, which in the TNIV translation reads:
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
I think that this verse points to two different viewpoints from which we can consider the future. This verse asks us to let our light shine before others. If we are asked to let our light shine before others, it suggests that there are some who are living in the darkand looking for the light. Where do yourself today – as one shining light to others or as one needing light in the darkness?
No matter how you feel about where you are right now, I believe that we can all move toward being God’s light to others through knowing, loving and serving God. If you are in the place of shining light to others today, ask God to show you more places to shine light or ways that God’s light can shine brighter through you. If you are in the place of needing light in the darkness, seek out those people and places that can help shine God’s light into your life. This may be in worship, small group, a family member or friend.
Where are we going? Toward becoming the light of the world.
