TUESDAY, TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
1 Kgs 17: 7-16 Ps 4: 2-5, 7-8 Mt 5: 13-16
RADIATE THE LIGHT OF CHRIST TO THE WORLD
In the gospel passage, Jesus says “you are the light of the world.” The Light in the bible symbolizes God’s presence, truth, purity, and guidance. It is one of the most powerful metaphors used throughout Scripture, from the book of Genesis to Revelation. The Word of God says, “God is light in him there is no darkness.” (1 John 1:5) Light is the symbol of perfect holiness and purity, that’s why John uses the metaphor ‘God is light’ which means God is perfect, holy and pure. Psalms 104:2 says, “God is clothed with light as with a garment” which means God is clothed with holiness and perfection.
When we see the NT, Jesus says in John 8:12, “I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” He is not the worldly light. Instead He is the divine light, the light which shines forever. In today’s gospel He says, “You are the light of the world.” In order to become the light of the world we need to become like Jesus. We have to imbibe His values and teachings in our lives. Only then we can radiate His light to others. Jesus became light to the humanity by sacrificing or offering His life on the cross. By dying on the cross he eradicated the darkness of this world. Similarly, let us become light by sacrificing ourselves for the needy ones.
The death of Christ brought light to the whole world. Through His death and resurrection, He cleansed us from our sins, purified us, and gave us the privilege of becoming children of God. In the same way, we are called to become a light to the world by living pure and holy lives. As Ephesians 5:8 says, “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” It also reminds us that “the fruit of light is seen in all that is good, holy, and perfect.” Likewise, Acts 13:47 tells us, “I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Response: Lift up the light of your face on us, O Lord.
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