Dr. John Andrews focuses on Jesus’ words from Matthew 5:13-16, encouraging us to be “the light of the world.” He shares his experience of total darkness in a coal mine to show us the absolute necessity of light for orientation and clarity, linking this to spiritual darkness and that without Jesus, people live in this form of darkness—disconnected from God’s truth and presence.
He stresses that Christians are not merely carriers of light; they are called to embody it, to let their lives shine and influence those around them. highlighting the power and importance of positioning, encouraging us to be “a city on a hill” that cannot be hidden. He tells compelling stories of everyday situations where shining one’s light makes a difference, from comforting strangers to sending messages of encouragement to coworkers. Through these, he highlights that shining for Jesus does not require perfection but a willingness to let His light reflect through our lives.
He concludes with a powerful call to embrace the identity of being the light and to let it shine boldly in every environment—workplaces, schools, families, and communities.
This “light” is both a source of guidance for others and a witness of God’s love and goodness, aiming ultimately to bring people closer to God.