HE WAS CALLED LIGHT:
John 1:3-9 and 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Light is used here as an analogy rather than a name of Jesus. It is one of the easier terms to understand. The fact is that those who walk in darkness cannot understand the things of Light. If they had light they would not be in darkness since no darkness can dwell in the light. Light drives away darkness; darkness cannot drive away light.
Only the Light can open their eyes; where light is, darkness cannot remain. We cannot have any “Jesus” in us and not have some light that can be shared. Do any of you remember the little song called, This Little Light of Mine? “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” – “Hide it under a bushel, No” – “Shine all over the neighborhood” – “Won’t let satan blow it out” – “Let it shine ‘til Jesus comes.”
Are you shining with the light of Jesus? Even if you feel like your light is small, it will be effective where Jesus puts you.
Sweet aroma 
I’m not sure if we have the same song but this is what I can remember from when I was young.
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Jesus is the Light
I’m gonna let Him shine
Jesus is the Light
I’m gonna let Him shine
Let Him shine, let Him shine, let Him shine
I was in grade 1 when I first heard this song in our school, Christian Academy of Manila, taught by our music teacher Miss Orena. I’m not sure if I got her name right because that was so long ago. 🥰🥰🥰
Yes, that is the song, Adelheid. I just now checked its origin/history online. It has been around the USA for about a hundred years. What an influence some “unknown” has had!
It feels great, too, that it even reached my country. 😊
I love this song. I sang it as a child many years ago. Blessings.
Wow! That’s great! Blessings.
Keep shining your light, Oneta. You are a beacon.
Thanks, Kathy. As He shines, we will “be his moon.” Right?
A reflection of his light❤️
Light drives away darkness; darkness cannot drive away light……I absolutely love that thought Oneta. I had never gone past light driving away darkness. I have to give a talk on how we, as laity, can be light…..so that second part is an awesome perspective. Thank you!
I am so glad that additional thought was so timely for you. A little further expansion on that thought. Can darkness kill light? We know that evil can kill Christians, but we also know there has been a great expansion of the Gospel caused by evil killing Christians. As sinners have watched Christians die, they have been influenced to accept Christ. Paul said that one of the reasons for his suffering. First chapter of Philippians Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has served to advance the gospel.
We had a pastor tell us one time that trees grow stronger in drought as their rings are tighter together. He pointed out that as Christians we grow stronger through persecution as we need to rely on God. Thank you again!
Yes, thank you. Be blessed as you study out your lesson and may God add his anointing to your work and delivery.
Thanks for the great reminder of the song. Brings back great memories of my younger days growing up in the Baptist church in Atlanta.
Blessings.
I’m thankful for the little lights the Lord planted in us via of volunteer SS teachers. Mine was a Pentecostal church. Both teaching Jesus and his love and redeeming blood.
What a great blessing. I had some great experiences with Pentecostal churches in my youth.
I spent most of my life in Pentecostal Holiness churches, then Assy of God, now Baptist. The Baptists know I am Pentecostal in my home life, and I know they are Baptists. We would never do anything to hurt each other or the Lord. I respect the Baptist’s traditional call to evangelism. My last church grew too large for me to manage physically (ramps, steps, parking lot, etc. and I receive nothing from their current form of worship.) Love the people dearly in both. So, so thankful that I was raised in the old-fashioned kinds of Pentecost – back when church services would last 2 or more hours and I loved every minute of it. Don’t that at any church now. If the Holy Spirit were to become visible in the 58th minute, we would tell him he missed the show. Got to keep in the hour to be streamed! Lord, forgive and help. Should I have said all that?!
Yes! It needs to be said. I understand completely.
I am a life long Baptist, baptized in the Holy Spirit. My current church has an hour and 1/2 long service, to the minute. Everything is fully scripted out. They teach the word of God but miss the power of the Holy Spirit.
Blessings!
Sounds familiar. Congratulations on the 90 minutes. Maybe the Holy Spirit would still be welcomed at 58 minutes. 😀