“In the midst of a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights in the world.”
among whom ye shine as lights in the world.”
~ Philippians 2:15 ~
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.”
- Charles Spurgeon's Morning Meditation for September 6th
~Brittany
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