Let Your Light Shine

Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Devotion:

Light has one purpose—to shine. It reveals what’s hidden and guides the way forward. When Jesus said, “Let your light shine,” He wasn’t asking us to perform; He was commanding us to reveal the presence of God that already lives within us.

You don’t have to force light to shine—it naturally does when the source is clear. The same is true for your life. When Christ reigns in your heart, His nature will naturally radiate through your words, actions, and relationships.

Every time you forgive, serve, or love without condition, your light points people to the Father. Every time you show joy in hardship, humility in success, or grace toward those who fail you—you’re reflecting the glory of God.

The world doesn’t need more people who talk about light; it needs believers who walk in it. The beauty of a shining life is that it doesn’t bring attention to itself. The goal is not applause but reflection—that through your good works, others might see Jesus clearly and glorify your Father in heaven.

Reflection Questions:

• Does the way I live draw others closer to Jesus or closer to me?

• Where can I be a light in a dark place this week?

• Am I more focused on being noticed or being a reflection of Christ?

Prayer Focus:

Pray that your life would radiate the love and truth of Jesus wherever you go. Ask the Lord to remove anything that dims your light—fear, pride, or distraction—and to make your life a clear reflection of His goodness.
Declare that your light will shine with purpose, drawing people not to yourself, but to the One who is the true Light of the world.