Key Verse: Matthew 5:14: “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden,” (NKJV). Christians are God’s agents of light in a broken world.
The world awaits the manifestation of the children of God. The broken world waits in darkness for the manifestation of light that is in the sons of God. When Jesus entered our world, He did not box Himself inside the four walls of the Synagogue.
He walked into the lives of sinners. He touched the lepers. He associated with prostitutes.
He dined with the heathen. To reach and rescue the world, Jesus Christ had to penetrate the world. And the question I find myself asking is: “Is this one of the church’s greatest failures today? It seems to me that churches have not done so well in connecting and engaging with the people.
Jesus’ strategy always involved believers going into the world, to penetrate the world. As a child of God, you should radiate the love of God to the people around you. Do not refuse to shine at your corner as a child of God.
“Let your light shine!” Jesus commanded it. He did not, and does not leave believers with the option of letting their worlds remain in undisturbed blackness. There’s no wiggle room; so, spread Jesus Christ’s influence.
Jesus Christ made it obvious that He wants us to spread His influence to every corner of this dark and fallen world. It is not enough that we simply take our lights out of hiding. He wants us to put them on a lamp stand where everyone can.