14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 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. 16 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. ~ Matthew 5:14-16
In John 9:5 Jesus states that as long as He is in the world, He is the Light of the World. Jesus however, prepared His followers for His leaving the world and them taking up the mantle of being the light of the world. Now, what I find interesting is that Paul takes this a step further and states that it is no longer us who live, but Christ who lives through us (Galatians 2:20).
We, the Church, are now the light of the world. It’s up to us to spread the Gospel. It’s up to us share the good news of Jesus to all people willing to listen. So many Christians today say that we should keep our religion and beliefs to ourselves. They even say that if we tell others about Jesus and warn them about sin, that we’re hateful and unloving. That we’re nothing like Jesus.
Jesus told us to be the light of the world. To shine His Light, His Truth, His Gospel into the world. That we shouldn’t hide our faith, testimony, or beliefs. Therefore, how can we do anything other than share the Word of God with others? When did Jesus remain silent? When did the disciples remain silent? Never. They spoke the Truth of the Gospel, Jesus, sin, and faith. How can we expect to make it into Heaven and do anything less? Our faith isn’t for us alone. It’s to share with the world that is trapped in darkness.
That was the mission of Christ. That is the mission He passed on to us.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Don’t Hide.