We use lights to make manifest. A
Christian man should so shine in his life, that a person could not live
with him a week without knowing the gospel. His conversation should be
such that all who are about him should clearly perceive whose he is, and
whom he serves; and should see the image of Jesus reflected in his
daily actions. Lights are intended for guidance. We are to help
those around us who are in the dark. We are to hold forth to them the
Word of life. We are to point sinners to the Saviour, and the weary to a
divine resting-place. Men sometimes read their Bibles, and fail to
understand them; we should be ready, like Philip, to instruct the
inquirer in the meaning of God’s Word, the way of salvation, and the
life of godliness. Lights are also used for warning. On our rocks
and shoals a light-house is sure to be erected. Christian men should
know that there are many false lights shown everywhere in the world, and
therefore the right light is needed. The wreckers of Satan are always
abroad, tempting the ungodly to sin under the name of pleasure; they
hoist the wrong light, be it ours to put up the true light upon every
dangerous rock, to point out every sin, and tell what it leads to, that
so we may be clear of the blood of all men, shining as lights in the
world. Lights also have a very cheering influence, and so have
Christians. A Christian ought to be a comforter, with kind words on his
lips, and sympathy in his heart; he should carry sunshine wherever he
goes, and diffuse happiness around him.
Gracious Spirit dwell with me;
I myself would gracious be,
And with words that help and heal
Would thy life in mine reveal,
And with actions bold and meek
Would for Christ my Saviour speak.
This devotion was taken from The Apostle's Bible app.
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