Let Your Light Shine

Matthew 5:14-16

(Matthew 5:14-16) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Jesus calls believers to shine like light in the darkness. Some say, "My faith is a private thing." Jesus is saying that it is not a private thing, we need to let our light shine!

I. Consider the Qualities of Light.

A. Light requires an energy source.

1. Simply having a bulb, a fixture, and some wire does not guarantee that light will be emitted. (illus: when a storm causes the lights to go out)

2. There must be a connection to a source of power, and as believers we have the energy-source within us.

(John 12:46) I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

3. Jesus Christ is our energy source, and our source will never run out.

4. 'Jesus in the same yesterday, today, and forever'