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Shine Your Light- Get Closer To God

Published 6 days ago • 1 min read

Matthew 4:16

“The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.”

Shine Your Light.

Hello Reader,

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and challenging, making it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

It’s natural to look for quick solutions during tough times.

Yet it's truly inspiring to remember that the light of Jesus offers genuine hope and guidance to lift us out of our darkest moments.

Today's verse fulfills Isaiah 9's prophecy, marking the start of Jesus’ ministry among ordinary people facing hardship and oppression, rather than in places of power.

It emphasizes that Jesus is not only a teacher or healer, but the Light sent by God to illuminate lives overshadowed by fear, sin, and death.

How to Apply It To Your Life...

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Trust the Light Has Come​
Even when life feels dark or uncertain, remember that Christ’s light is already present and at work in ways you may not yet see.

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Step Out of the Shadows​
Allow God’s light to reach the hidden, fearful, or weary parts of your life so healing and hope can begin.

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Reflect the Light to Others​
As Christ brings light into your life, look for simple ways to shine that same hope and compassion to those around you.

Let's Pray Together...

Dear God, our Heavenly Father,
You love us and care for us deeply, and You showed that love by sending Your Son, Jesus—the Light of the world—to drive away the darkness in our lives.

When I feel lost, numb, or inadequate, remind me to listen to Your Word, and to rest in the truth that I am saved by Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Let me dwell in the comfort of Your loving light, allowing it to warm my heart and transform me from the inside out.

Help that light shine through me so that others may see Your love and find hope in Jesus today.

Amen.

Have A Blessed Day Out There.

Matthew 4:16 reminds us that light has already entered the world. Hope is not something we must create or discover on our own—it has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ.

Let's shine our light of faith and share it with those who could use some encouragement this week!

By immersing ourselves in the Word of God, beautifully revealed in the Bible and embodied by Jesus, the light of the world, we can inspire others.

Remember, no darkness can extinguish this light!

Quentin Schappa

Discipleship Bible Coach

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