Don’t block the light



Bible Reading - Mark 4:21-34

Night falls, and the house is in darkness. If you were the owner of the house and have a lamp, would you hide it under the bed or bowl? Probably not, as that would dim the light and defeat the purpose of having a light source.

Would you put the lamp on a lampstand? Held up high, the lamp would easily light up the whole house. Surely any owner would place the lamp where it can shine the brightest without hindrance!

God is eager to shine His light into the world of darkness too. He has generously revealed His heart, thoughts and instructions to anyone who needs His light. The lamp (v21-23) represents God’s life-giving message which He has freely made known to us. He does not hide His revelation. Rather, He has put His truth out there, making it easily available to those who want to know it.

Some of us may think that God only discloses important stuff to those who are “super Christians”. But God has already made His truth known through the Bible to everyone.

We do not know everything about God. He is way too awesome and powerful for us to completely comprehend! But what He has revealed to us through the Bible, about His character and plan for humankind, is enough for us to love Him and live a godly life.

The question then is, how are we responding to the message that God has revealed? Are we giving God’s Word the respect it deserves? If the message is really from God, then it demands our obedience. If the revelation is truly from God, then it is the absolute truth that we ought to live by.

The two parables in verses 26-34 reveal how the supernatural growth of the Kingdom of God occurs because of God’s power and man’s effort. God desires for us to respond to Him in the right way, to join Him in His work.

Is there anything that hinders you from approaching God’s Word with the right attitude? How can you deal with it so that it doesn’t block the light of God in your life?

As you spend time on the couch with God, take a moment to pray and reflect on what you've read..


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