INTRODUCTION

It is a common characteristic for light to shine in the dark. It is not by mistake for Jesus to typify the believers as light because He is light Himself and we need to resemble him in all sense of it.
In John 8:12,

He openly declared to the whole world that 'I am the light of the world'. It now depends on anyone who cares to follow the light. He so much trouble the kingdom of darkness to the extent that

the devil did not understand him at all. John 1:5.

WHY IS IT TIME TO SHINE?

  1. Light shines more in the midst of darkness. Of what use is light if it cannot shine. It ought to shine more in the dark.

  2. The presence of light brings joy to the environment. The early disciples took the gospel (Christ) to nations around them.

  3. The glory of God had risen upon you. The story of Peter is enough to tell us what happens when the glory of God comes upon a man.

  4. Light keeps darkness far away. Different kind of reptiles and insects thrive in the dark. e.g. Cockroaches and rats, but as soon as light is switched on, you see them scurry about for hiding. The more you shine the better for you and your environment.

Matt. 4:16, Lk. 7:11-16, Isa. 9:2-3, Acts 8:5-8, Isa. 60:1-2, Matt. 26:69-71, Acts 3:13-26, I Pet. 5:8-9, James 4:7, Lk. 8:16-17, 11:33- 36, Phil. 2:15.