John 1:6-9 NKJV
[6] There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
Malachi 3:1 NKJV
[1] “Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Behold, He is coming,” Says the Lord of hosts.
https://bible.com/bible/114/mal.3.1.NKJV
John the Baptist prepares the way
Matthew 3:1-17
Mark 1:1-11
Luke 3:1-22
John the Baptist bears witness
[7] This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.
John 3:25-36
John the Baptist bears witness of the one True Light
[8] He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
Jesus is the Light of the world
John 1:9
That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
John 8:12 NKJV
[12] Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
https://bible.com/bible/114/jhn.8.12.NKJV
Our part as followers and disciples of Jesus Christ is to bear witness of Christ, the Light of the world. Filled with His light, we become the light of the world, like a city set on a hill, that cannot be hidden.
Like John the Baptist, we are not that light. We are the bearers of His light, the light of the triune God. The light of God, through the Holy Spirit, living in and shining through us; that is, those who believe in His name and walk in His light and in His love, are filled with the Spirit of God and others will see His good works through us who walk in this True Light that gives light to everyone coming into this world.
When His light shines in and through us, the fruit of the Spirit will be evidence of His presence in us who believe in the power of His name and walk in the truth of His word and the light of His love. We will live our lives in such a way, that others will be drawn to God, illuminating the way to His kingdom.
The road to His kingdom starts in our hearts. When others see His light in us, the path of life and righteousness is exposed, as we love God and our neighbors as ourselves.
The way our light shines reflects His life in and through us.
Do other people see Christ and His kingdom the you?
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE
Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV
[14] “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.5.14-16.NKJV
Living As Light 
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