Posted on May 21, 2025 | Southern Asia Adventist Community Church Devotionals
Bible Verse
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
— Matthew 5:14 (KJV)
Ellen G. White Quote
“The followers of Christ are to be the light of the world; but God does not bid them make an effort to shine. He does not approve of any self-satisfied endeavor to display superior goodness. It is the light of God, not our own, that is to shine from us.”
— Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, p. 40
Reflection
Jesus calls His followers the light of the world. Not because we shine by our own goodness, but because we reflect His light to others.
Just as the moon reflects the sun, we reflect Jesus through our kindness, honesty, patience, and compassion. This world is filled with spiritual darkness like fear, confusion, and brokenness. But even a small light can change the atmosphere.
Ellen White reminds us that we don’t have to try to "act holy." The light comes from God. When we spend time with Him, His character naturally flows through us.
Your words, your attitude, your quiet witness it all matters. You may never know how your daily faithfulness helps someone else see Jesus more clearly.