You ever stop and think about how incredible light is? It’s this powerful force that can cut through the darkness, illuminating our path and making everything clearer. Just like a lighthouse guiding ships safely home, we’re meant to be lights for the world, shining brightly and making a real impact.
Jesus said several things with incredible depth of meaning in the sermon on the mount. Take this verse, for example,
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
— Matthew 5:14 (NKJV)
Think about it—when a city is perched on a hill, its lights are visible from miles away. It’s not trying to hide; it’s broadcasting its presence to everyone around.
It’s like that old saying, “Be a lighthouse, not a searchlight.” We’re not here to frantically search for attention; we’re here to be constant sources of light, like a city on a hill. That’s what the world needs—people who spread kindness, love, and positivity so broadly that they’re impossible to miss.
Cascading Light
Consider the ripple effect our light can create. A simple smile can brighten someone’s day, a helping hand can inspire others to do the same, and a word of encouragement can ignite hope. Just like that city on a hill, we have the potential to make a difference, no matter how small we might think our light is.
So, let’s embrace our role as light-bearers. Let’s shine in a way that’s as hard to miss as a city’s lights on the highest point. Let’s light up the lives of those around us, and in doing so, let’s light up the world. It’s not about grand gestures; it’s about consistent acts of goodness that collectively make the world a brighter place. After all, the more light we spread, the more darkness we dispel.
