Light Brings Love In John 8:12, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” He goes deeper into this at the Sermon on the Mount when He says, “You are the light of the world.” In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus gives the people two specific examples to show how they are to be seen. The first is that a city on a hill cannot be hidden, and the second is that a lamp is put up on a stand and not put under a bowl.” (v15) To hide a light is contradictory to its purpose, and in the same way, our faith is personal but it’s not private. Jesus says, “in the same way, let your light shine before men so that they can see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Jesus promised light…for a reason Jesus kept that promise…for a reason Jesus has given us His light…for a reason He has done these things so that we can do good works. Non-Christians do good things, but they are not gospel-driven. A good work is something that is beneficial to others and for which God gets the credit. So, unless God is a part of it, it’s not a good work. It’s just a good thing. (Eph 2:8-10) These “good works” practically are morally good, but also lovely, winsome, and beautiful. Thankfully, we do not have to produce the light, but like the moon that reflects the light of the sun, we too reflect the light of His indwelling life in us. Questions to consider: What good works have other Christians done that stand out most in your memory? Who are the people you have known who have been most radiant with the light of Jesus? What are the ways that God has gifted you to be a bright light to those around you?