John 8:12 tells us, “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”  In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus says, “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 sine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”  The Bible is very clear about the depraved and dark condition of the world.  However, God sent the Light of the world, Jesus Christ, to deliver man out of darkness.  The light of Christ is in every believer.  Thus, we are to follow the example of Jesus Christ and let our light shine in this dark world.  We do not accomplish anything by complaining about how bad the conditions are around us.  The ability to disburse darkness comes by turning on the light.  This simple principle is practiced every time we walk into a dark room.  We turn on the lights.  Consequently, it is a very simple concept for each of us to practice as we live in this dark world.  Let’s turn on the light of the gospel.  Let people see the Christ that lives in you.  Then we can bring them into the glorious light of Jesus Christ.

  
Pastor Weigel