Knowing The Word in Luke 8:16-18, A Lamp Under a Jar

Jesus’ followers must let the light within them shine forth as Jesus shone forth. The saying below links up with the previous parable. The follower of Jesus is to shine forth and illumine the world, bearing fruit. If we use what God gives us, the spreading of the kingdom of God will increase.

16 “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. 18 Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.”

Prayer:

Almighty God, in whom we live and move and have our being, thou hast made us for thyself, so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in thee; grant us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing thy will, no weakness from doing it; but that in thy light we may see light, and in thy service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Augustine, 354-430