Notes of Faith May 30, 2025

Be the Light

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

Matthew 5:14

The English Puritan leader John Winthrop delivered a message to the colonists embarking from England to establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony in Boston in 1630. Drawing on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14—“A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden”—Winthrop exhorted the colonists to let their light shine in the New World.

The “city” was to be a city of light, based on Jesus’s preceding words, “You are the light of the world.” It is a powerful image. And the citizens of the “city” are to be the followers of Jesus Christ who are to be the light of the world. A “light of the world” implies that the world is in darkness, in need of the light of truth and salvation. Our mission as followers of Jesus is to take that light into the world and illuminate every dark corner.

Consider the part of the world you live in—your extended family, your friendship circle, your workplace—and how you can illuminate your part of the world with the presence of Christ. Ask God today to show you how to be His light.

The light of a holy example is the gospel’s main argument.

R. L. Dabney

John 8:12

12 Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."

Matt 5:14-16

14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

God uses those that He gives faith to believe in Jesus to share His grace and mercy, the forgiveness of sin and blessing of eternal life with Him in glory! Let Him use you today to bless another in need of a Savior!

Darkness flees from light! You are the light of the world!

Pastor Dale