Day 5 – Shining in the Darkness
Scripture:
Matthew 5:14–16 – “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Devotional Thought:
If you belong to Jesus, you carry His light.
You don’t just reflect it—you radiate it.
Jesus doesn’t say, “Try to be the light of the world.”
He says, “You are the light of the world.”
It’s not a command—it’s an identity.
But too often, we dim that light out of fear, distraction, or comfort.
We hide it under busyness.
We mute it with compromise.
We cover it with the glow of our screens.
And yet, the darker the world gets, the brighter one small light can shine.
When your life reflects the love and truth of Jesus, people notice.
Not because you’re perfect, but because you’re present—you bring peace to chaos, compassion to conflict, and hope to despair.
Light is meant to be visible, not hidden.
Your faith was never meant to be private—it’s meant to be publicly lived and personally shared.
So, shine in your workplace.
Shine in your neighborhood.
Shine in your home.
Let your reflection point others to the One who has never lost a battle against darkness.
Because in the end, light always wins.
It always breaks through.
And it always transforms what it touches.
Reflection Questions:
- Where in my life have I hidden my light out of fear, distraction, or convenience?
- Who around me needs the hope of Jesus shining through my life right now?
- What small, intentional act of kindness or courage could let that light shine this week?
Prayer:
Jesus, You are the true Light that conquers all darkness. Thank You for entrusting me to carry Your light into the world.
Help me to shine brightly—in how I love, serve, and speak.
May others see Your goodness through my life and give glory to You.
Keep me close to Your light so I never blend back into the shadows. Amen.
Daily Practice:
Find one “dark space” today—a conversation, a workplace, or even an online space—where negativity, gossip, or despair often dominate.
Speak or act in a way that brings light into that space.
Encourage, pray, or simply show grace. Watch how the atmosphere changes.