"But you are A chosen people, A royal priesthood, A holy nation, A people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light."
(1 Peter 2:9)
God does indeed have a purpose for us who are His very own. And this verse speaks of that purpose ... so that we may declare His praises! That we may tell of what He has done for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We are not to keep His light hidden.
Matthew 5:14-16 tells us in the very words of Jesus, Himself:
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
Jesus is the Light of the world. He lived and died and rose again to give us His Light; to rescue us from the darkness of our sin, and to make us His own. Now, with His Light within us, we are to be light to a dead and dying world. We allow His light to shine through us that others will see Him, and give Him the glory. Jesus has done a wonderful thing for us, and He wants us to share His salvation.
Have you let your light shine today?
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