Light of the World

Last week I woke up one morning and went to turn on the light, because there were no windows in my room, but nothing happened, I flipped the switch again but there was still no light. So I checked the bulb to see if it was loose or burned out, but nothing happened so I opened the door and went to the kitchen where there are windows and tried the light switch there but still no light. I realized then that the power to the area was down. This was no big deal, but the first time it had happened here in Lima, Peru. In other countries where I have been it would often happen, but usually only for a short time before it came back on or in a few hours. So I decided to go to my dark room and leave the door open to let the morning light from the kitchen window to give me some light in my room. I also wanted something to eat that would limit my use of the refrigerator. Then I sat down to my laptop only to find out that the internet was down also. Bummers, okay this wasn't a disaster or the end of the world, I would just wait it out and read my Bible in the kitchen. Besides this was nothing compared to what so many others around the world have suffered with not only the loss of power, but also their homes, cars and and sometimes where they worked, because of some disaster that struck their neighborhood or city. So I decided to take a long walk to declare more area for the Kingdom of God. When I got back to my apartment the electricity was back on and I had lights. But this article is not about the problems caused by weather conditions, fires, or earthquakes.or other such things that so many people have suffered through. However,I know the answer to all those problems. In the beginning God said, "Let the be Light" and in that moment He created His son Jesus. And then with Jesus they created the rest of the world and all that is in it, plus the whole universe. And His words are still creating, even through His words from His sons and daughters to bring forth the finished work of the cross, when Jesus cried out "It Is Finished" and it was. In God's realm there is no time only for us earthling. However, God has given His sons and daughters the authority over everything by making us One with Him in Christ. And therein lies the problem that most Christian don't understand. Many ministers today are talking about bad days ahead, or the rapture, or trying to be a better and loving person, and to forgive, but totally forget who God made you to be in Him. They often focus on the problem of this world when God intended for Him and us to be the answer.Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." (John 1:9) and there is no darkness in Him, only light. Then He told the people, "You are the light of the world," ( Mt.5:14). We are the light of the world also, just as Jesus Christ is, and that is hard for many to understand. He said, "I Am the Light of the world". But what does that mean and how do we do that? The scripture says,"Now you are Light in the Lord," (Eph.5:8) "Walk as children of Light for the fruit of the Light consist in all righteousness and truth trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Do not participate in unfruitful deed of darkness, but instead even expose them...But we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another," (1 John 7) Those scripture give us a starting point, of how we should live. The authority we have and the inheritance waiting for us, is at our fingertips, not someday in the future when we get to Heaven. We are on this earth for just a short time, so in the meantime make the most of it by walking in the Light and be the Light, so let and your LIGHT shine. That Light force dwelling in us should compel us by His love to bring forth more light is the lives of others that are still lost and in darkness Spend intimate time waiting in the presence of Chrrist and leet His light fill every corn of your heart and then let it spill out to other."Let your light shine so the others will see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.(Mt.5:16) Here are some more scriptures that show us how we are to live. Letting Your Light Shine Ephesians 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 1 Peter 2:9-12 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Luke 8:16 “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. John 1:9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. John 1:1-51 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ... Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Psalm 127:1-5 A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 3:6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. Matthew 5:1-48 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. ... 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 1 Peter 4:1-19 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. ...