Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Reflection - M. R. DeHaan - The Light Of The World

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 14, "The Light Of The World", Page 18.
By M. R. DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Author
 

 You are the light of the world - Matthew 5:14
PHOTO: You are the light of the world - Matthew 5:14
Read: John 9:1-5, Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus said: "While I am in the world, I am the light of the world." (John 9:5). But what happened to the light when He ascended to heaven?

Before He physically left this earth, Jesus gave the answer. He told His followers: "You are the light of the world . . .let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14, 16).

As we combine the truths of these two statements, we understand that even though Jesus has left this earth, His light continues to shine through His followers. The people of the world are not able to see Christ since He ascended to heaven. Instead, we who have put our faith in Him have the responsibility to reflect His light. If we do not shine, the world will not know about Him.

Let us remember, it is not quite the entire truth when we sing: "The light of the world is Jesus." It might be better to say, "The light of the word was Jesus." Today, you and I are to be the light of the world, reflecting His light in a dark and sin-sick place where people wander aimlessly. Unless you and I tell these wandering ones about Him, they will never know Him and experience the forgiveness of sin.

How bright are we shining?

An effective witness not only knows his faith but shows his faith.
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You are the light of the world - Matthew 5:14
Read: John 9:1-5, Matthew 5:13-16
 

 You are the light of the world - Matthew 5:14


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Before He physically left this earth, Jesus gave the answer. He told His followers: "You are the light of the world . . .let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14, 16).


Before He physically left this earth, Jesus gave the answer.
PHOTO: Before He physically left this earth, Jesus gave the answer. He told His followers: "You are the light of the world . . .let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14, 16).
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As we combine the truths of these two statements, we understand that even though Jesus has left this earth, His light continues to shine through His followers. The people of the world are not able to see Christ since He ascended to heaven. Instead, we who have put our faith in Him have the responsibility to reflect His light. If we do not shine, the world will not know about Him.


 Even though Jesus has left this earth, His light continues to shine through His followers.
PHOTO: Even though Jesus has left this earth, His light continues to shine through His followers. The people of the world are not able to see Christ since He ascended to heaven. Instead, we who have put our faith in Him have the responsibility to reflect His light. If we do not shine, the world will not know about Him.
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Let us remember, it is not quite the entire truth when we sing: "The light of the world is Jesus." It might be better to say, "The light of the word was Jesus." Today, you and I are to be the light of the world, reflecting His light in a dark and sin-sick place where people wander aimlessly. Unless you and I tell these wandering ones about Him, they will never know Him and experience the forgiveness of sin.


 Let us remember, it is not quite the entire truth when we sing: 
PHOTO: Let us remember, it is not quite the entire truth when we sing: "The light of the world is Jesus." It might be better to say, "The light of the word was Jesus." Today, you and I are to be the light of the world, reflecting His light in a dark and sin-sick place where people wander aimlessly. Unless you and I tell these wandering ones about Him, they will never know Him and experience the forgiveness of sin.
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 An effective witness not only knows his faith but shows his faith.
PHOTO: An effective witness not only knows his faith but shows his faith.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve can deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” (Daniel 3:16-18)
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 Reflect and Pray
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Is your life a channel of belssing?
Is the love of God flowing through you?
Are you telling the lost of the Savior?
Are you ready His service to do? _ Smyth
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Reflection - M. R. DeHaan - The Light Of The World
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 14, "The Light Of The World", Page 18.
By M. R. DeHaan, Our Daily Bread Author



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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 14, "The Light Of The World", Page 18.


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