When we hear the creation stories, the world was described as “darkness” and the first creative act of God was the invention of light, (Gen 1:1-3). Light is important to everything we do. Light is used to lead the way out of darkness.
In the Gospel of John (8:12) Jesus describes himself as the “Light of the world” and In the Gospel today (Matt 5:13-16), Jesus invites us to be the light of the world! Jesus was light in the darkness of their illnesses or hopelessness or sinfulness.
Our mission is to bring others into the light of Christ and to share the glory of God. Good deeds for others are simply the expression of our relationship which lights us from within.
Our mission has a purpose beyond our church and the circles of our faith community. It is in community that we discover the light that shines through us. We must shine before others, that others may see our good deeds. When we light a lamp for others - the Lost, Last, Least, Little and Lonely - it will also brighten our path.
“The just man is a light in the darkness to the upright,” (Ps 112)
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