CARRIERS OF THE GOSPEL LIGHT
Written by one of our missionary partners in India.
“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.”
John 12:46 (NIV)
I still remember my first visit to a village that had never heard Jesus’ name. Deep in the forest, surrounded by mountains, people lived without electricity, roads or hope. We walked for hours, carrying a few Bibles, tracts and rice packets. When I asked an elder, Do you know Jesus? He looked at me blankly and asked, Is He from another village? That night, by a small fire, I felt the weight of that question—how many still live in darkness, not knowing the Light? I read aloud: I am the Light of the world. By morning, the elder returned, saying, I want to know this Light.
From that day, I understood my calling more clearly. God did not send me to comfortable places—He sent me to dark places. Every time I see a small group gathered under a tree, singing for the first time, Yesu Prabhu naa rakshakudu (Jesus, my Savior), I am reminded that His light is more powerful than any darkness.
There were times we faced rejection—once, men threatened to burn our Bibles and chased us away. That night, we prayed with tears. Two months later, one called us for prayer, and when God healed him, his whole family accepted Christ. The home that once rejected the Gospel became a house church, echoing worship through the hills. Light doesn’t argue with darkness—it shines. We may feel small, but a single candle can guide many. God asks not for perfection, but faithfulness. Our task is to shine, and His Spirit does the rest.
APPLICATION: You may not be in a remote village, but you are called to be a light. In your workplace, neighborhood or family, let your actions—words, prayers, acts of service—reflect Christ’s love. Shine, not by your strength, but by His light shining through you.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me to carry Your light into places of darkness. Forgive my fear, fill me with boldness, and let my words, hands and heart reflect Your goodness, so every place and soul may know You are the Light of the world. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?