Meditate Daily on
God's Holy Word
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Jesus said:
Does the lamp shine just to be placed under a bushel basket?
Does a lit lamp belong under a reclining couch?
Or, does a lamp exist to shine on the lampstand?
Nothing is hidden. Everything will be made clear.
Nothing has become hidden that will not come into full view.
Assuming a person has ears to hear, let them hear.
Mark 4:21-23
Consider this: I imagine the correct response is, “Of course not.” Bushel baskets and couches are flammable.
I get the feeling, however, that Jesus is not giving out home décor advice or warning us to not start a house fire.
What if he’s talking about us. Our faith. What if he’s asking if our faith is something that we hide.
Isn’t the purpose of faith – a shining light – to be placed on a metaphorical lampstand?
Doesn’t faith start first in the home, while relaxing or going to bed. Do you put your faith under a basket?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, nothing is hidden from you. I could hide my faith under a couch and you would still know it is there.
Forgive me for the times I have hidden my faith. Forgive me for placing the light You have given me under a basket of silence.
Lord, I ask for the courage to let my light shine brightly.
May my life, my words, and my actions reflect Your truth in my home, my workplace, and my community. Amen.
Jesus said:
Does the lamp shine just to be placed under a bushel basket?
Does a lit lamp belong under a reclining couch?
Or, does a lamp exist to shine on the lampstand?
Nothing is hidden. Everything will be made clear.
Nothing has become hidden that will not come into full view.
Assuming a person has ears to hear, let them hear.
Mark 4:21-23
Consider this: I imagine the correct response is, “Of course not.” Bushel baskets and couches are flammable.
I get the feeling, however, that Jesus is not giving out home décor advice or warning us to not start a house fire.
What if he’s talking about us. Our faith. What if he’s asking if our faith is something that we hide.
Isn’t the purpose of faith – a shining light – to be placed on a metaphorical lampstand?
Doesn’t faith start first in the home, while relaxing or going to bed. Do you put your faith under a basket?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, nothing is hidden from you. I could hide my faith under a couch and you would still know it is there.
Forgive me for the times I have hidden my faith. Forgive me for placing the light You have given me under a basket of silence.
Lord, I ask for the courage to let my light shine brightly.
May my life, my words, and my actions reflect Your truth in my home, my workplace, and my community. Amen.
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We are deeply committed to spiritual development, Christian fellowship, and outreach.
We strive to fill our lives and grow in spirituality to benefit the local community, and the world,
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