YOUR LIGHT MUST SHINE

DECEMBER 31, 2025

Ye are the light of the world... Let your

light so shine before men, that they may

see your good works, and glorify your

Father which is in heaven

(Matthew 5:14,16).

Light is that which describes; it gives direction. Light

doesn’t argue with darkness; it simply shines and

dispels darkness. You’re the light of the world; that means

your presence in any environment dispels darkness and

brings enlightenment. It brings guidance and reveals truth.

Your life as a Christian is meant to expose deception,

bring hope, and illuminate the path of righteousness for

others. God expects His glory in you to radiate through

every part of your daily living. He wants His life and

righteousness to be visible through your words, your

conduct, your love-walk, and through your witnessing.

Notice again the profundity of the Master’s statement

about you: “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is

set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a

candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick;

and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let

your light so shine before men, that they may see

your good works, and glorify your Father which is in

heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

Refuse to be a hidden Christian. Let your faith speak.

Let your compassion lead. Let your words, actions and

outlook on life reflect your convictions about Christ and

His glorious Gospel. Even those who are yet to read the

Bible should read Christ in you, for you’re His Epistle (2

Corinthians 3:3). You’re the effulgence of His glory.

Therefore, illuminate your world, your environment

and the lives of those around you with the life and light of

Christ that’s in you. Isaiah 60:1 declares, “Arise, shine;

for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen

upon thee.” This isn’t optional; it’s a divine mandate. God

has made you a burning and a shining light. So light up

your world with the Gospel of His truth, righteousness and

grace. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for making me the light of the

world. I shine brightly in my world today, illuminating

lives with your love, truth and grace. My light draws men

to Christ and glorifies you always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Philippians 2:14-15 NLT; Isaiah 60:1-3; Ephesians 5:8;Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Revelation 22 & Malachi 3-4

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Acts 5:24-32 & Nehemiah 1-2