Did you know that you are the light of the world and can’t be hidden?

Wherever there is light (Christ), darkness of any kind can’t stand. By the virtue of this light, we are expected to shine to our world and let men glorify God through our lives. 

But, how often do you declare, I am the light of the world?

Sadly, the light in many persons has grown dimmed and can’t be differentiated from the darkness.

Have your light grown dimmed? Or are you struggling to be a light in your spheres of influence?

Keep reading. In this guide, we’ll uncover in details, I am the light of the world: what It means and how to live It.

Let’s begin.

I Am the Light of the World: What It Means

The light of many has grown dimmed because they have compromised their standards.

In addition, their lifestyle has conformed to that of this world instead of becoming like Christ.

Whereas, Christ boldly declared;

Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the Light which is Life.—John.8:12(AMP)

Christ was the light of the world and brought life everywhere He went. 

However, Christ’s mission included raising others to shine as light while He was alive and after His death and resurrection—including you and I.

Hence, Christ told us;

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden—Matt. 5:14 (AMP) 

Unfortunately, many are living contrary to this, thus, they find it difficult to proclaim; I am the light of the world. 

However, to be the light of the world means;

• You’re born again and holds Christ as your Lord and saviour
• You have surrender your all to God
• You’re growing to be as Christ
• You show Christ worthy examples and character
• You shun evil and stand with the truth
• You spread the good news of the gospel
• You influence others positively 
• You’ve discover and utilizing your God given potential
• You’re a source of hope, life and encouragement
• You dispel the works of the devil
• You do the things that bring glory to God

You Are the Light of The World—Take Your Stand

God desires that we excel in everything we do because He is a God of excellence. 

But, we can’t keep shining as light if we don’t become like Jesus Christ in attitude, behavior, speech, and everything else—these should be your daily goals. 

Hence, I am the light of the world, always begins with an inner transformation to be christ-like in every aspect of your life. 

In addition, when others see you, they shouldn’t find it difficult to associate you with your faith. 

But, to become like Jesus Christ we must first undergo a process of pruning—a stage where whatever doesn’t reflect Christ in our lives is cut off!

I Am the Light of the World: How to Attain It

Before you boldly declare, I am the light of the world, are you willing to undergo pruning?

The pruning stage is always difficult and requires patience as a virtue to undergo.

Why?

Oftentimes, what is being removed from our lives during the pruning stage are those things we feel we can’t do without because our flesh desires them.

But, you must realize that the flesh always wants those things that are contrary to the desires of the Spirit. 

That said, the pruning stage is an effective route to becoming the light of the word.

However, you can’t attain this stage by your strength, but by asking the Lord to help you not to resist His pruning in your life 

Indeed, you are the light of the world, and it comes with lots of responsibilities and growth. A stage where you aren’t afraid to let go of anything required of you. 

I Am the Light of the World: How to Live It

Oftentimes, the pruning stage may come in the form of unpleasant circumstances that you feel like giving up.

But, be encouraged, there is a lesson from every challenge you go through design to build you up.

Perhaps, you’re going through tough moments in your life. I recommended my guide on how to get back on track when knocked down by life. 

In fact, you shine brighter when things don’t seem to go as planned when you keep your head up high, trusting and living. 

Furthermore, you are the light of the world when you abide in the lord without being unstable in your walk with Him. 

Without Christ, you can do nothing, for He is the one who empowers you to do exploit and nobody else. 

Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit.—John 15:2 (AMP)

In other words, the pruning stage enables us to bear more fruits which includes shining and influencing others positively.

Final Thoughts on I Am the Light of the World

You are the light of the world when you discover, grow, prune, and deploy your God’s given potentials to the world.

God didn’t create anyone without potential, hence, look within and discover yours.

Perhaps, you’ve discovered your potential but feel it’s irrelevant, change your thinking and declare often that I am the light of the world—put that potential to work. 

Hence, you can achieve excellence and shine as light irrespective of your location by abiding in Jesus, allowing Him to prune you!

You are the light of the world, what effort are you making to shine daily? Do share in the comments.