Topic: Life…in the Words of Jesus: Let Your Light Shine

Scripture: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16

Walk into a dark room in the middle of the night, and flip on a light switch. What happens? The darkness “flees.” Darkness is not a “thing.” Darkness is the natural state that exists in the absence of light.

The science of light was relatively unknown in the first century, but the practical aspects of light were definitely known. Just as light dispels darkness in the physical realm, so spiritual light dispels spiritual darkness. John 1:3-9 describes Jesus bringing light into the world; He later called Himself “the light of the world” (John 8:12; 9:5). In preparation for leaving the earth, Jesus also declared His disciples to be “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). And He told them to let their light shine by virtue of their good works so others would recognize the light and life of God and glorify Him.

In an ever-darkening world, let your light shine brightly, pointing others to the Savior, the Light of the world!

Dr David Paul Jeremiah is the founder and host of Turning Point for God and senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church.

Jeremiah was immersed in ministry from an early age. During his senior year at Cedarville College, he felt God’s calling to enter full-time ministry.

David is a sought-after speaker across the country—speaking frequently at universities, conventions, and conferences, as well as chapels for professional football and basketball teams.

He also hosts Turning Point live events in cities around the country each year.

His passion to reach the lost and help Christians grow spiritually has never wavered; he has faithfully studied and taught the Word of God for more than fifty years.

Believing our dreams should always be greater than our memories, he continually trusts God to accomplish great things through Turning Point’s ministry around the globe—including reaching new audiences through the Internet, on Facebook, Twitter, and satellite transmissions to countries previously unable to receive the Gospel.

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