"The unfolding of Thy words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple." Psalm 119:130

The past couple of messages were to encourage us to read, study and embraced God's word for it is the pure light to our understanding of our Heavenly Father, Christ Jesus our Lord and the blessed Holy Spirit. It is by the Holy Spirit, who opens up the word, that teaches us who we are as born again believers in Christ.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14-15,
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do men light a lamp, and put it under a peck measure, but on a lamp stand; and it gives light to all who are in the house."

This said, He goes on to say in verse 15, "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Believers are to reflect spiritual light:
Ephesians 5:8 tells us of the fruit of light, "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord."

"Do all things without grumbling or disputing; that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world." Philippians 2:14-15

If we are to be 'lights in the world' then our walk must be in goodness, righteousness, truth and above reproach. Only as we live out from Christ as led by the Holy Spirit can spiritual light be reflected.

It is Christ who is the light of the world!
"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men." John 1:4

"Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, 'I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12

In His last public discourse, Jesus tells the multitude, "While you have the light, believe in the light, in order that you may become sons of light." John 12:36

"I have come as light into the world, that everyone who believes in Me may not remain in darkness." John 12:46 (Read verses 44-49 concerning rejection of Jesus and judgment to those who continue in unbelief.)

The Apostle Paul encourages the Thessalonians and us, "But you brethren, are not in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief; for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation."
1Thessalonians 5:4-8

These things being so let us each,
". walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love." Ephesians 4:1-2

Psalm 19:7-11 sings of the glory of God's word, it is perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, enduring forever, true and righteous. It is more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Read these verses and be blessed.

All praise and honor to the LORD for His grace and goodness. Let us join with the Psalmist in Psalm 19:14, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer."
Amen