March 20, 2024

Jesus Teaches About The Light Within 

Luke 11: 33-36

33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy,[g] your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy,[h] your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you.”

REFLECTION:

From the Life Application Bible, The lamp is Christ; the eye represents spiritual understanding and insight.  Evil desires make the eye less sensitive and blot out the light of Christ’s presence .

APPLICATION:

If I am having a hard time seeing God at work in the world and in my life, I need to check my vision.  Are any sinful desires blinding me to Christ?

PRAYER:

Thank you, Lord for this word.  I ask that you give me healthy eyes; so that I may have clear vision to follow you and be light to others so that they may follow you.  In Jesus name I pray.  Amen.