Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14 KJV
The Inspiration:
Jesus was speaking to his disciples here, who were sitting with him at the top of the mountain, and with a large crowd at the bottom of the mountain listening to Him. As always, the demands of being a disciple are far weightier than those of the crowd. There is always mass hysteria with a crowd, but discipleship is first and foremost an individual call and response to God. I must make up my mind which one I will be, and then be committed to the demands. The crowd is always content to go with what is popular; the disciple must dare to stand alone sometimes. It is one of such demands on discipleship that is the focus of today's extract, and that is I am light. That simple statement is very powerful, because it defines who I am, what I am, and my role and impact in and on the earth I have been placed on.
The Expectation:
As light, I am both a person and a target. I am placed where I am to deal with the problem of darkness. Wherever I am, the light must make a difference; the world must know that I am different. The world is the stage for the manifestation of the light. Of what use is more light when there is already sufficient light? The light must be taken to the world where its nature and impact will be directly felt. In my business or workplace, or at school, wherever I am given an opportunity to stand, is my identity as light obvious for all to see? I am also called a city set on a hill. A city does not contain only one house; it is a place where different need can be met because it has different services. When people come in contact with me, can they find solutions to whatever problems they may have?
The Conclusion:
As light, or as a city, I cannot hide. By virtue of its location and provision, a city cannot hide. As it is set on a hill, it is visible from afar. Men will come looking for succour and nourishment because you stand out; men will come looking for assurance, because you are like an oasis in the desert. I must also note that men will come looking for trouble too, seeking to test and try the quality of your light and convictions. Nowhere does God promise it will be all rosy and sweet; darkness also wants to be relevant, and it will do all it can to draw men to itself. God is also The Light, and all who surrender to Him are also light. If I will impact the world the right way, I must allow God live in and through me. The world awaits the manifestation of the sons of God. Am I one? Are you? God's time of favour is here.
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