Your Identity in Christ

In Christ I am a light for the world, not to be hidden. I will let my light shine before others so that they may see my good deeds and glorify my Father in heaven.

Jesus says that, as lights, we are like lamps. Lamps in previous days were in homes, but in modern times they have made it out to street corners, parking lots, and places that otherwise would not get light during the night.

That's a great analogy for us modern day people: God has strategically placed us in spaces that otherwise might be left “in the dark”. He has also shaped is for those environments.

God makes all types of lamps: some beautiful, decorative, stately or tall – and some not; but if a lamp does not cast light, it really becomes useless regarding its original purpose. Embrace your true purpose: Love the Lord God with all our heart and love our neighbor as yourself. In doing so we become a light to the world and God is glorified in us.

Prayer Prompt

Consider yourself as a lamp among your current situations: Are you a street lamp? A home lamp? Are you a parking lot lamp? Has He parked you somewhere unique? Has He put you in a busy intersection of life? Consider where He is that He is asking you to cast light for others to see Him.

Journal or share with your micro-group about your light-casting situations.