January 2, 2025
Adrian Rogers
Scripture Passage: Matthew 5:14; 16
In Matthew 5, Jesus calls us the salt and light of the world. When salt is applied, it goes inward; but light comes from within, and appears outwardly. Salt speaks of character while light speaks of testimony.
This means that, as bright lights in a dark world, we are meant to be people of character and confession.
Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Adrian Rogers says, “God’s plan is to take ordinary people and do extraordinary things.”
This world is the darkest it’s ever been—deepest in difficulty and lowest in enlightenment. We have substituted intelligence for wisdom. But we, as children of God, have the wisdom of His Word. Though the world considers us foolish, we have learned the mysteries of life and death, through Jesus Christ.
We cannot hide our testimonies or be ashamed of our faith—hiding our light is foolish. We need to tell others what Jesus Christ has done for us. When we are courageous enough to share our faith, we are proving ourselves faithful to God. And when we as Christians come together, our collective light becomes a force of nature, ever more powerful together—a city on a hill. (See Matthew 5:14,)
We let the light of Christ shine, and we keep feeding the flame that burns within us. Education, science, culture, and the world’s religions cannot save us. It is Christ alone. The life we live is Jesus within us; we have to let the world see it.
If we don’t shine, who is going to? It is our privilege, our duty, and our responsibility to shine for the Lord Jesus Christ.
