Light Up the Dark by The Washington Projects

Jesus is the light of world and he tells us in John chapter 8 that whoever follows him will have the light of life. He says that they won't walk in the darkness like they used to. It's a wonderful promise of the direction that Jesus gives to the lives of any who follow him.

Jesus' followers are described as the "light of the world." Just as it would be pointless to turn on a light and then cover it up, it would be foolish if we accepted Christ and then made no effort to do his work in the world. Christians are to spread the light of truth on the world around them.

Salt and Light
13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-15

God is a God of light--of illumination, wisdom, and other characteristics we associate with light and daytime. By contrast, sin is usually represented as spiritual darkness and blindness


How can we be content to spend all our time with the already rescued when we are living surrounded by a sea of dying people? How can we say that we're following the One who came, as He said, to "seek and save what was lost" and not be doing that with all our heart? If you're following Jesus, I'll tell you where He's going. He's always headed for a sea of lost people. Turn on your light and let it shine bright to lead the blind into salvation Christ saves and he needs our help. Christians are called to stand out from the world with their love, and with their message--to be a light to the dark world around them.