Matthew 5:15-16  “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”.

• ’DAILY READING – Titus 2; Jeremiah 15-16; Psalm 126

In the 18th century, Mary Pryor was a known preacher and teacher of the Gospel from Britain. When she was in her 60’s, after her last child had married, Mary felt called to preach the Gospel in America. She boarded a ship  named ‘the Fame’. The ship was in such bad shape that it sprang a serious leak in the course of their journey. The sailors and passengers had to work the pumps night and day to keep it afloat. This effort continued for several weeks as the ship made slow sailing. All became exhausted. But Mary resorted to constant prayers and seeking the face of The Lord.

Finally, the men felt they could no longer drive the pumps. At that point Mary came from her cabin, promising them that God had shown her that all would be rescued that very day if only they worked the pumps. She even named the ship that would rescue them: the Archibald. However, water was now entering faster than they could pump it out. The ship began to sink under them. Mary urged them to work for just two more hours. Rescue would come within that time, she said.

The crew threw overboard all that they could. Within the two hours, the Archibald was spotted as Mary had promised. It was just a sixty-ton fishing boat and short of water. The coast of America was still 600 miles away. But the fishermen agreed to reduce their own water rations and they crammed the Fame’s entire crew and passengers aboard.

Mary landed in Philadelphia on March 15, 1798. Immediately, she fell to the ground, praising God. The Captain, the crew and the passengers gathered around her, removing their hats, in awe of the God she served, following her to give thanks to God.

Matthew 5:15-16  “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven”.

Being the light of the world, means we are redeemed to be Pace-setters, pathfinders and trail-blazers for the world to follow. Jesus also said that we are light of the world and the salt of the earth; which means we are designed to preserve humanity from decadence and to give taste to the tasteless world. As salt of the earth, many destinies are meant to be preserved through us. Just like for the sake of Paul the passengers in the ship were all preserved, so also the men in the boat were preserved because of Mary Pryor. In the same way, for your sake, anyone connected to you by destiny will be preserved.

We must understand what our purpose on earth is. We are not just here to occupy space, there is a reason and a purpose for which God created us. Essentially that purpose is to manifest His glory. The world is meant to see the power and nature of God manifested in us. As lights of the world, we are to let our light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.  We are to be problem solvers and solution providers. The world is a dark place and lies in wickedness. As light carriers we are here to make a difference. It is our responsibility to keep our light shining brightly to lead men out of darkness. We are agents of heaven meant to establish the light of God’s glory in a dark world. Those men would have drowned had Mary Prior not been in the boat. Looking around us are there people who may drown if we don’t allow God’s light to shine through us to reach them. Yes, it is true we are the light of the world, but when the light refuses to shine, it gives room for darkness to reign.

John 1:5 says:  “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.’

We are indeed the light of the world, but only if our switch is turned on. Indeed when our light is shining brightly, darkness will not be able to overcome it.

It is the entrance of The Word that gives light. Without Christ we can do nothing. But through Christ that strengthens us we can do all things. When we  have been lighted by God’s Word, we are in turn to light others.

Daniel 12:3 says ‘And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.’

Jesus said that we are cities set on hills which cannot be hidden. Through our light men shall be guided to the true light of Christ. Realize that in this generation, God has ordained you at this time to be the solution provider. When men are about to descend into darkness, point them to the light.  God is raising an army of believers who will be doing exploits. Right in the midst of gloominess and darkness of the world God is raising this army. It will be a body of believers who will command signs and wonders in their generation. . They will be those people will look up to in times of trouble. They shall be Elijahs – deciding the destinies of nations! They will be Samuels, anointing and appointing kings. We must therefore strive to be part of this glorious company who will be the salt of the earth and the light of their world.

PRAYER: Lord, please whatever You are doing in this season, may I never miss out on it. Please help me to be spiritually sensitive to Your every leading, so that I can take my place in Your great army in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :

Illuminate your world for you are a star destined to shine. WORDBITE 222.