My Notes of Faith

A LIGHT

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light in this world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of the World." - John 8:12 NIV

Once upon a time, I was in the darkness... slave to sin... bound to hell. But after i have known Jesus and came to believe and trust Him... my way and life is being lighted up by Him. Now i can see clearly and know what it means to really live your life.

Once you become a child of God, there is a light within you, don't hide it or keep it to yourself rather you let it shine within you- manifest that light.

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden...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

A light is intended in the dark... a light is of no use in a bright place... It can only be expose in the darkness.

What I'm trying to say is that, be a light to those who are in the dark... Set yourself as a living proof that God exist. In your actions, draw them closer to God... by doing God's will and command. If it has to then, expose evil in order to manifest your light.

In this evil world, strive to do good even if others aren't. Be kind even if they're rude to you, be patient, be understanding, be loving do it for Him, for Jesus, to the one who loves us.

Titus 3: 1-7 says it all...

"Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life." -Titus 3: 1-7 NKJV

To be good to everyone, to be understanding because we were once like them.

Being a light means doing God's command to us. His will be done not my will be done.

God says in the Bible and this statement sums up what God wants us to do:

"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." - Mark 12:30-31

That verse says it all... about what you should do with your life.

1. Love God with your all.

2. Love your neighbour as yourself.

If we say love, you will do everything that will please that person... for the good and what is best for that person, right? And not to harm that person.

Well, how about your enemies? What are we suppose to do with them?

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven..." - Matthew 5:43-45

God wants you to love your neighbours and your enemies! I know it's going to be hard but that God's command. In that way God is being glorified in our lives...because hating someone will lead us in nothing but sin. And that sin leads to death.