I’m still amazed when I go outside at night and see a full moon. I’m shocked how bright it is for an object that on,y reflects light and can’t produce any. I think it’s a great example of what the Bible means when it tells us that as believers we are to shine in this world. We have no real light if our own. We are to be reflecting the light of Jesus so others can see Him in the darkness of this world. We shine His light brightest when others can see His character and truth through us. The good news is that we don’t have to produce the light. As we live our lives led by His Spirit, the light of Christ will shine through and give you the opportunity to point them to the Savior.
Here are some verses about shining God’s light:
1. The God who said, “Out of darkness the light shall shine!” is the same God who made his light shine in our hearts, to bring us the knowledge of God’s glory shining in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6 GNT
2. Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the LORD]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the LORD has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1 AMP
3. The wise leaders will shine with all the brightness of the sky. And those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars forever.
Daniel 12:3 GNT
4. Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
Philippians 2:14-15 NLT
5. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16 NIV
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