Jesus said, "Preach from your housetops that which you will hear in your ear and in the other ear. For no one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel, nor does he put it in a hidden place, but rather he sets it on a lampstand so that everyone who enters and leaves will see its light." (33 Thomas)

In Matthew 5:15 we read, "Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house." Similar sayings are found in the gospels of Mark and Luke.

The first phrase above is less familiar. But later in Matthew we also read, "What I tell you in the dark, utter in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops." (10:27)

The consistent message is to look for the light and to listen for the word of God. For some this is the light of reason, the voice of conscience, and the insight of spiritual intuition.

We are also told, "You are the light of the world... Let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5: 14 and 16)

What do you hear? What do you see? What is your understanding? Does this understanding arise from self-assertion or self-sacrifice? Do you seek to impress or serve? Seek the true light and share it.