Come to the Light

“For every wrongdoer hates the Light, and does not come to the Light [but shrinks from it] for fear that his [sinful, worthless] activities will be exposed and condemned. But whoever practices truth [and does what is right – morally, ethically, spiritually] comes to the Light, so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are – accomplished in God [divinely prompted, done with God’s help, in dependence on Him].”

– John 3.20 – 21 (AMP)

As Christians, our lives should always testify to what God has done and is perpetually doing in and through us. Whatever He calls us to do, wherever He tells us to go, whatever He wants us to say openly in faith – when we obey Him and practice the truth of the Word of God, our works testify that everything we did was only done with God’s help, His direction, and in complete reliance on Him and Him alone.

When we practice the truth of the Word of God and live by it, we produce the good fruit that identifies us as doers of the Word, which sets us apart from people living in the world.

1 Peter 2.9 says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” When God transferred us out of darkness into His marvelous light, we were given the opportunity to declare His excellencies to the world about all that the Lord has done for us. He saved us. He changed our identities. He called us His very own. We have been transformed from who we used to be and that spiritual transformation bears a divine testimony to the glory of God.

Likewise, when we live as doers of the Word and obey God’s divine instruction, our works declare God’s presence in our lives. James 1.25 says, “But he who looks carefully into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and faithfully abides by it, not having become a [careless] listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he will be blessed and favored by God in what he does [in his life of obedience].” The blessing and favor of God are evident in the lives of His obedient children who practice the truth. It is a recognizable sign to the world, just like a shining light, that God is present in our lives when we are faithful in our moral excellence and good deeds. It is so irrefutable that when people see our works, they give all the honor and glory to God alone (Matthew 5.16).

Therefore, come to the Light for there is no reason to be ashamed, condemned, or afraid! Come and step out openly into the Light so that your works, as a doer of the Word of God, would be visible to all and bring God glory for all He has done!

Scriptures to Reflect On:

·         John 3.20-21

·         1 Peter 2.9

·         James 1.22-25

·         Matthew 5.16