Scripture Reading
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
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.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Devotional Reflection
As we move deeper into Lent, Christ reminds us that the spiritual life is not meant to remain hidden.
When the heart is transformed, light begins to shine outward.
And that light has a purpose.
Notice that the goal is not attention.
It’s glory for God.
The good works of believers become a light that helps others see the goodness of the Father.
The Christian life becomes a quiet witness.
Light does not need to be large to be effective.
A single candle changes a dark room.
In the same way, small acts of faithfulness can illuminate the lives of others.
• Patience.
• Kindness.
• Integrity.
These become lights in the world.
Today, let your actions reflect Christ.
• Speak kindly.
• Act with integrity.
• Offer encouragement.
You may never know who is watching — or how your light guides someone else.
Closing Prayer
Lord,
Fill my heart with Your light.
Shine into the places within me that still dwell in shadow, and bring clarity where my vision has grown dim.
Let Your truth guide my thoughts and steady my spirit.
Let my actions reflect Your love and truth.
May my words be gentle, my choices faithful, and my life shaped by the mercy You have shown me.
Help me walk with humility, patience, and sincerity in all that I do.
Help me live in a way that leads others toward You.
May the quiet witness of my life point beyond myself and toward Your goodness and grace.
Give me courage to be faithful, even in small moments that no one else may see.
And may my life glorify Your name, so that in all things You are honored and Your light shines more brightly in the world.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.