Light is an amazing thing.
On those bright sunny days we wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from the sun. Where I live, it’s especially necessary in the winter when the sunshine reflects off the bright snow. Almost unbearable light!
On the other hand, too little light is also a problem. For those of us with waning eyesight, low light makes it impossible to read. Driving at night is always more confident with high beams than low beams because you want to see the road ahead as well as any critters deciding to cross in front of you.
So, light appears to be relative to the person or the situation. That sheds a whole light on Jesus claim that he is the light of the world. (Yeah, I know. Bad pun. Live with it. 🙂 )
With Jesus as the light, he illuminates my life just the way I need it. Light should never be used as a weapon as some have done by beating people over the head with the gospel. Light should never be hidden (I don’t want to offend. Religion is personal business.) Since when is offering someone life saving measures a personal issue.
Shine your light in a way that is attractive, illuminating and beneficial. Jesus never wavered from the truth, yet he attracted those who were living in darkness.
Built with Grace 
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January 29, 2019 at 8:50 pm
marthajaneorlando
Especially after having cataract surgery, my sunglasses are my constant companions. Yes, we all see differently, but I do believe the light of Christ shines onto each of us in a way where we can individually see it and recognize it. May we have the patience with others when we share the Word, and try to understand how the light of God can best serve them right where they are.
Blessings, Mike!
January 30, 2019 at 7:15 am
Mike Fisk
Agreed Martha. I’ve read this passage a million times when it suddenly dawned on me that good light is relative to the situation As always, thanks for stopping by. B Blessed
January 31, 2019 at 7:50 am
Katie
Yes! So much truth! Jesus meets us where we are at too, and hits us with just the amount of light we need to continue in the darkness.
January 31, 2019 at 10:26 pm
Mike Fisk
Thanks for stopping by Katie. Yes. He gives what we need unlike some people I know who with good intentions tend to blind people with a little too much “truth!” B Blessed!