Walk In The Light

Ephe 5:8: For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

Jesus has made us the lights of the world. Light signifies glory and greatness. That is who you are in Christ. You are a winner, you are a blessing and you are a star. You are free from the sorrow of darkness . I wish I could tell you to live happily ever after but the truth is that your light does not exist in a problem-free vacuum. But “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (Lk 1:5).

Your light exists in the midst of stubborn darkness that is continuously fighting to stop your light. But in as much as the light continues to shine, darkness will not overcome it. The power of the light to subdue darkness is in shining!

To shine is to purposeful reveal who you are! You are the light of the world. If the light is also the word of God, you are the revelation and the fulfilment of God’s word in the word. To shine your light is to live the Word! Your victory over the sorrow, failure, and pain of darkness does not come only by believing in the Word of God but by keeping the Word.

Jesus commands “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt 5:16). The force of your light is not your big car or your expensive clothing, it is your good works! Your kindness, love, humility, honesty, and diligence. The glory of your light is not your material possessions but what you do that makes people glorify your God!

“Let your light so shine before men”. Thus the responsibility of the exhibition of good characters is in your hands. Arise, Shine! (Isa 60:1). You have to decide and strive to be truthful and godly in all your affairs. If you believe you are a light then behave as a light.

Unfortunately many of us prayerfully rejects the darkness of failure and sorrow but secretly embrace the darkness of unfaithfulness, dishonesty, greed and unforgiveness. “But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness” (1 jhn 2:11). Whenever you comprise your good character, you are submitting your light to the darkness of defeat.

Why are you happy to be called a glorious star but you don’t want anyone to talk against your improper behaviour? If you are enjoying your trips to the darkness of sin don’t be surprised to see your light darkened. Greatness and right character are two sides of a coin in the kingdom of light. In the scripture, Joseph first exhibited his light of holiness, kindness, diligence and godliness before his light of greatness was revealed. for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth” (Ephe 5:9)

Psa 112:10 talks about the blessings of a man who fears the lord- Wealth and riches shall be in his house. But this man is also gracious, compassionate, and will guide his affairs with discretion or carefulness. Therefore he shall not be moved forever. That you are light is the reason you cannot be careless, lazy, stingy, and stupid. Walk in the light!

Your sun shall not set in Jesus name!

DATE: Sat, 29th Feb. 2020 12:46am

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