Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
Psalms 97:11-12
Let your light shine before men so they can see your good works and praise your Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:16). The world ‘light’ is mentioned 263 times in the New International Version (NIV) Bible. So, why is light so important? Why do we need to shine it?
OK, we all know light represents God. Jesus, Himself said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). Darkness hinders us. We have no idea where we are going or what is in front of us. Have you ever stepped on a lego on your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night. . . OUCH! My point is, we need the light to show us where to go. You will find peace and comfort in the light. It has been proven that we need natural light for better mental health. Light represents all the good in life.
So, why is light so important that God mentions it 263 times? We all need the light to keep us from the darkness. It dispels the darkness. It keeps us safe and on track. It illuminates our lives and spreads into others’ lives. So go ahead and let the light shine in!
Lord, thank you for filling me with your light. I will do my part to share your light with others around me so they can glorify you. ~amen
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