All Lights Needed

You shine as lights. Philippians 2:15

D.L. MOODY
If we cannot be a lighthouse, let us be a candle. In the old times, people used to come to the evening meetings, bringing their candles with them. The first one would not make a great illumination, but as more people came, there was more light. Suppose all Christians today were burning with a candlelight, would not God be more glorified? If we cannot be a lighthouse, let us be a candle.

ERWIN LUTZER
We are called light. Jesus didn’t say, “Now, you’ll be the light of the world after you get mature in walking with me.” No. Early on, He said to His disciples, “You are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). We might be a dim light or a hidden light or a flickering light, but we already are the light of the world. We often underestimate our importance within the framework of God’s plan. We are His representatives; we represent Christ to our families, to our neighbors, and to the wider culture.
Let’s think of ourselves as the moon in it’s relationship to the sun. The moon has no light of its own, but it does reflect the sun’s light. Just so, our dependence on Christ should help others see the light they need to navigate their spiritual and moral darkness.
Do you feel that being a light to those around you is a task beyond you? Jesus went on and said we should live in such a way that others would see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven (see Matthew 5:14–16).
Do a sacrificial deed, say a word of encouragement, open the door to a conversation about Christ—you are on your way to let your light shine.

PRAYER
Father, help me to reflect the light of Christ and teach me how to do it well.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What challenges exist to you being light to the world?

What do you need to do to reflect Christ’s light?