Why Hide Your Light?

Why Hide your Light?

“You are the Light of the world. A city set on the hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence and glorify your Father who is in heaven.  

(Matthew 5:14-16) AMP

The Brick:

When Thomas Edison finally discovered how to invent the incandescent light bulb, it would change the world forever. This single invention could be described as one of the most relevant inventions ever. Now imagine that Mr. Edison did not go ahead to attempt to create the light bulb or that he quit trying after so many failures. Sometimes I wonder what drove him to keep on trying despite each failure and how he had the courage to begin again with the same or even greater precision, care and enthusiasm. The major point here for you today is that there is something you carry within you that the world needs. You may not know how your work or talent could impact the world until you let it out. So, shine your light, let your talents and giftings find expression. When I conceived the idea of writing a devotional series for leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers, I knew it was something that had potential to transform lives. Initially, I did not know how it would all turn out, but I went ahead to start drafting the manuscript. Today, I encourage you to step out, begin, complete and launch whatever it is you have been keeping to yourself that the world needs.

The world cannot wait any longer for your light. Share it boldly!

Your Commitment today:

Ask God in prayers to help you identify the areas of your life where you need to give expressions beyond your current work because there is so much more in you. 

Inspired Quote of today:

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.

(Marianne Williamson)