Let There Be Light

June 2

(Luke 11:33 NIV) “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.”

(Matthew 5:14-16 NIV) “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. {16} In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Lighting up darkness has been God’s thing since the beginning of time. The very first words spoken by God in Scripture have to do with light. God’s first priority was to light up the darkness. Light is divisive. Every time it shines, it separates us from darkness. For those who desire darkness, light causes tension. It happened when our incarnate Lord came to Earth. A great light announced Christ’s coming and people of the light came to Bethlehem to worship him. But people of the darkness also came, trying to kill Him. Darkness pushes back. The only counter measure to the increasing darkness in our world is light that shines boldly. Light is meant to be seen. It was not created by God to be hidden. Disciples of Jesus are commanded to light up the world. Hiding our light is disobedience. Hiding our light is sin. We are the light of the world. Let your light shine! -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day