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bluidkiti · 05-16-2014, 11:49 AM

Let Jesus Shine

"No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light." Luke 8:16

It would be absurd to light a lamp and hide it anywhere, for what would the purpose be then? It would be a waste, a senseless act. A light is to be used to help us to see in the dark. So it is with Jesus in our lives: he is the light of the world, and it is he who can shine forth in the darkness. Would we hide him away and let those around us stumble around in the darkness? How absurd! We possess the light of the world; should we not be displaying that light to all those around us that they might see clearly? Let each of us go forth today and proudly display the Light of the World for all to see. Let Jesus shine forth from your lamp that the darkness might be dispelled and others might be able to see clearly Jesus Christ in your life!

Father, keep the light of Jesus shining brightly through me. Help me to never be ashamed of him or to hide him from view. Jesus is the light that gave my life meaning; help me to be the conduit through which his light can shine to others in darkness that they might come to know and love You as I do. Amen
--Quiet Waters

05-16-2014, 11:49 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74,218	Let Jesus Shine Let Jesus Shine "No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light." Luke 8:16 It would be absurd to light a lamp and hide it anywhere, for what would the purpose be then? It would be a waste, a senseless act. A light is to be used to help us to see in the dark. So it is with Jesus in our lives: he is the light of the world, and it is he who can shine forth in the darkness. Would we hide him away and let those around us stumble around in the darkness? How absurd! We possess the light of the world; should we not be displaying that light to all those around us that they might see clearly? Let each of us go forth today and proudly display the Light of the World for all to see. Let Jesus shine forth from your lamp that the darkness might be dispelled and others might be able to see clearly Jesus Christ in your life! Father, keep the light of Jesus shining brightly through me. Help me to never be ashamed of him or to hide him from view. Jesus is the light that gave my life meaning; help me to be the conduit through which his light can shine to others in darkness that they might come to know and love You as I do. Amen --Quiet Waters __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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