Exposition
To be able to pray using our text, there is a need to understand what happened in verses 9-15 of the same chapter. Jesus Christ surrounded by people had spoken to them using the parable of the sower. He now went ahead to explain the meaning of the parable to His disciples.
He said in verse 10 that unto you, it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
Disciples have been given the privilege of understanding things that unbelievers cannot understand. Unbelievers have refused to believe, therefore they can’t understand. Jesus, then said to them that the explanations and teachings that they receive from Him should not remain secret, rather they should go out and share it. That is why in verse 15, He said no one who hears the word keeps it without sharing it and bearing fruit.
This throws light on our text today that anyone who has received the light has got to do something with the light. You can’t afford to hide the light. The light has to be placed where the whole world will see the light. The transformation in your life has to be obvious to everybody. It has to be impossible for you to keep your belief in Jesus silent. The world insists that your religion is personal and you must practice it without affecting non-believers. Unfortunately, that is completely contrary to what Jesus Christ wants you to do. Of course, you do not have to be in anyone’s face to the extent that you’ll put them off listening to you or gaining anything from you. Your mission is to let all know what Christ has done in your life, where you were before you believed and the differences that have taken place in you since you believed.
Attending every Church service is good but the mark of a hearer and doer of the word is sharing the good news of the gospel. The more you share your faith the more enlightened you will be.
Verse 18 encourages us to listen carefully to what Christ is telling us, study the Word of God with diligence, look for what Christ is saying to you and seek to apply it to your life. As you apply yourself, your faith will grow, and those who simply refuse to use their knowledge in the right way will lose it.
Prayer
Help me, Father, to be a light unto the world. Help me to be bold in sharing my faith at all times. As I lift you up through my character, I ask that you draw men unto yourself as you have promised. Let my relationship with you be fruitful. Let me lead a life full of revelation. I do not want to be empty. Fill me with knowledge and understanding. Help me to release what you deposit in you to those around me in Jesus name. Amen
Bible Reading Plan in 26 weeks (Be part of the Bible Reading Program)
Day 21
Genesis 23-24
Joshua 21
Job 21
Proverbs 21
Jeremiah 21
Matthew 21
Revelation 9
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