May 7, 2026 Walk in the Light
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Light v. darkness ... Light always wins. There is a lot of darkness around us these days. We are to be the light that dispels the darkness, however. The definitions of light per a google search include the below:
natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
source of illumination
an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood
understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment
a device used to produce a flame or spark
a window or opening to let light in
a person eminent in a particular sphere of activity
Because Jesus is the Light of the World and He is in us, His light shines through us, and He gives us light and life. He takes us out of the darkness. John 8: 12 NIV When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going (John 12:35). Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. 2 Samuel 22:29 You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.
More scriptures in the Bible about light following. Nehemiah 9:12
By day you led them with a pillar of cloud, and by night with a pillar of fire to give them light on the way they were to take. Job 33:30 to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them. Psalm 18:28
You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? Psalm 36:9
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Psalm 43:3 Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Psalm 104:2
The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment. Psalm 112:4
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly. Proverbs 15:30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Ecclesiastes 2:13
I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness. Isaiah 2:5 Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord. Isaiah 49:6
he says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Acts 26:18 to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Romans 2:19
if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark. Rom. 13:12
The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. I Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. I John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.
