Rhapsody of Realities - Light Gives Meaning - 09/06/2015

Pastor Chris

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid (Matthew 5:14).

As a believer in Christ Jesus, you're the light of the world! Jesus said so. Therefore, you must fulfil your calling as the light of the world. Light gives meaning, describes, and gives direction; it reveals the true nature of things. Until you turn the light on, you wouldn't know what's covered in darkness. You might feel the objects, but their true state or meaning is only revealed when the lights are turned on.

For example, you may have an expensive necklace or wristwatch on, but its glitter will be lost in the dark. No one may be able to tell its true value even if they felt it on you. It might have even been made of gold, but until light shines on it, its value (meaning) isn't seen and appreciated.

Now, being the light of the world, you're sent by God to give meaning to the lives of men in this world. For example, when we say in our ministry, "Christ Embassy, Giving Your Life A Meaning" that's what we're talking about. He sent us to give meaning to people's lives. There're those who say, "I'm just an ordinary person; my life has no meaning, I'm just living from day to day!" No; not when you're born again! In Christ, not only does your life have a meaning, you're ordained to help give meaning to the lives of others through God's Word.

Jesus said, "...As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you" (John 20:21). He came to give our lives a meaning and then sent us to preach the same Gospel and use it to bring glory, beauty and meaning to the lives of men all around the world. He sent us as a light in a dark world. Light brings flavour, beauty, and colour. So, as the light of the world, you're to bring beauty, and sweetness to others through the Word of God - the Light of God! It dispels every darkness and brings value, stability, and glory into men's lives.

PRAYER

Precious heavenly Father, thank you for the special privilege you've given me as the light of the world to give meaning to the lives of men through your Word. I live in your glory today and always, impacting lives with the light of your glorious Gospel, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study: 

Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. ;

Acts 26:16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 1:1-26,
2 Chronicles 1-4

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 16:1-11,
Deuteronomy 7

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