In what ways can we ensure our light shines brightly in daily life?

Setting the Lamp on the Stand

Mark 4:21: “He also said to them, ‘Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be set on a lampstand?’”

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Embracing Your God-given Identity

• Matthew 5:14-16—“You are the light of the world… Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

• 1 Peter 2:9—chosen to “proclaim the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

Knowing who we are keeps the lamp where it belongs.

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Fueling the Flame through Word and Prayer

• Consistent Scripture intake—Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

• Continuous prayer—1 Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing.”

• Prompt obedience—John 14:21 links love, obedience, and deeper revelation.

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Living Out the Light in Everyday Actions

• Gracious speech that builds up (Ephesians 4:29).

• Honest work and integrity (Colossians 3:23-24).

• Visible service and generosity (Hebrews 13:16).

• Kindness and forgiveness (Ephesians 4:32).

• No grumbling—shining “like stars in the world” (Philippians 2:14-15).

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Guarding the Flame

• Quick confession of sin (1 John 1:7-9).

• No compromise with darkness (2 Corinthians 6:14).

• Remove dimming influences (James 4:8).

• Fear God, not people—“The righteous are as bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1).

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Shining Together

• Fellowship that stirs up love and good works (Hebrews 10:24-25).

• Accountability that trims the wick (Galatians 6:1-2).

• Corporate worship that strengthens weekday faithfulness.

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Empowered by the Spirit

• Be filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).

• Exhibit His fruit—love, joy, peace, and more (Galatians 5:22-23).

• Rely on His power to witness (Acts 1:8).

Daily remembering identity, drawing fuel from Word and prayer, practicing visible holiness, guarding against dimming, leaning on the church, and depending on the Spirit keeps the lamp bright on its stand, guiding others to glorify our Father in heaven.