Notes of Faith March 29, 2025

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.... Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine.... Hide it under a bushel, NO! I’m gonna let it shine.... Let it shine ’til Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.”

The repetitive lyrics of this song make it a favorite with children. Though the origin of the song is unknown, it is universally thought to be based on Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14-16.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that His followers are “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). We are the light of the world because we have living in us the One who is the ultimate “light of the world” (John 8:12). In the children’s song the words “I’m gonna let it shine” reflect Jesus’ admonition not to allow our light to be hidden. Instead, we are to let our light shine via good works so the world can see Him in us and glorify God.

Let us put into practice the words of the song to let our light shine until Jesus comes again!

If God lights the candle, none can blow it out.

Charles Spurgeon

Matt 5:14-16

14 "You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead he puts it on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house. 16 In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Reflecting Jesus, being the light of the world, is our purpose. To show to those without the light what the light looks like, the goodness of light, the glory light brings to each one, is life in Jesus! May we bring light to this dark world every day as we walk with Jesus.

Pastor Dale