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Jesus: our True Light
Some of my favorite Bible passages are where Jesus describes himself as being the light or instructs us to give light to people. As a Believer, Jesus instructs us to be the light of the world, just as he was and is the light of this world. Jesus promises that those who believe in him will not walk in darkness, as is truthfully described in this verse: 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-John 8:12.
In Pioneer times, people had no electricity yet. One of their favorite pastimes was to write letters to their loved ones and friends. Children and teens, especially girls, would write in their keepsake journals. They would write about their favorite experiences that they've had, like going on a picnic or celebrating a birthday. Since electricity hadn't been invented yet, they made homemade candles from beeswax to use as their light. Since pioneers used candles to illuminate their homes, they needed a large quantity of them every year. Pioneers needed to store them in a cool, dark room, such as the cellar. Handmade pioneer candles needed to be stocked in these places so that the candles would not disintegrate.
In the same way, believers are instructed to illuminate their faith to others. We can do this by telling others about the plan of salvation from Jesus, or just by our words we speak or the actions that we take. The closets represent going into the world and planting the seed to people using God's love and grace.
Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ isn't optional for the believer, in fact Jesus mentions that we do this in chapter 28 of Matthew and verse 19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. In this verse, Jesus is instructing his disciples to tell the good news of Salvation and the Kingdom of Heaven.
We can also get the most out of our illuminating Christian walk by reading the Bible. God's word is a lamp and a light for us, as described in this verse: Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path-Psalm 119: 105.
In Revelation, there will be no need for a sun or moon in Heaven, because God's light will be enough to shine through it. Revelation 21:23 says: And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it, for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the Light thereof.
The light from Jesus is refreshing, inspirational, and encouraging. It can give you a good quality of life and direct you in your goals, hopes, and God given talents. Use this opportunity to reflect in God's light and to tell others about it.
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