26/08/2026
WISDOM EVERYDAY
WED., AUGUST 26, 2026
Theme: THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
FOCUS: LAMP ON A CANDLESTICK
Matt. 5:15
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
People in ancient Israel lit their homes with clay lamp fitted with wicks and fueled by olive oil. This Lamp is then placed on a lampstand to burn and to illuminate the surrounding.
The lampstand does not produce it's own light. Its purpose is to lift the light high. This relates to the mission of the church - to shine the life of Christ in a dark world. Christ naturally shines on the back of those who completely yield to Him.
If the oil lamp is placed under a bushel, aside from limiting its illumination, it will eventually put out the flame. My conviction is that the main bushel preventing the light of Christ from shining forth in a believer is dominace of the flesh. We cannot truly manifest the glory that Christ intended us to beam into the dark world until the flesh is completely mutilated.
The influence of the flesh naturally leads to hiding of ones beliefs out of fear, shame, or a desire to blend into a dark culture.
We are called to give light to ALL that are in the room. Let your light shine for ALL to see!
KEY ACTION
Rise above the flesh. If you fail to kill the flesh it will kill your dream
WORD FOR TODAY
May the power of Christ rest mightily on you to stand as a candle stick in your community and in the house of the Lord.
PRAYER
Father, uphold me with your grace and mighty hands to shine through the darkness of this present world.
FURTHER READING
Rev. 11:4
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