Let Your Light Shine

Training for Today: Rest

Devotion: Let Your Light Shine

If you haven’t noticed, our final week focuses on the active way you respond to your grief and to God’s goodness in your life. We’ve talked about singing to God with your life and pouring out the message of the Gospel. Indeed, this is part of God’s purpose for our suffering!


But today, it’s your time to shine! The stage is set, and God has beautifully outfitted you for your performance. We are equipped to shine not only by what we’ve been through during our grief, but also by the Savior who took us out of the darkness of sin and brought us into the light of His salvation! Your light has been turned on, so let it shine!

However, there are a few key differences between a theatrical performance and God’s call on your life to let your light shine. First, your life is to be a consistent, enduring witness, not a limited-time-only performance or a coming attraction. Second, you don’t need any fancy stage lights – you are the light! Here’s the evidence:

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever” (Daniel 12:3).

14 “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life” (Philippians 2:14-16a).

Don’t hide your light in the darkness you felt surrounding your grief. Let it shine for all to see, especially for those who need hope and inspiration to make it through their own struggles. Say to your heavenly Father and to all the world, “I’ll leave a light on for you!”

Prayer
Dear Lord, forgive me for the times when I’ve been selfish, reserved, or complacent about letting my light shine for others. Empower me by your Spirit to proclaim what you have done in my life and for the salvation of all. Amen.