John 9:5; Matthew 5:14
Two interesting statements. Jesus stated that He was the light of the world while He was in the world, and also that we (His followers) were the light of the world. Context is important here; we in no way can replace Jesus!
He did the ultimate for all of us by dying on the cross. But by going away (to His Father) He also opened the door for us to share the gospel message with everyone we can (Romans 10:14-17; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 28:19-20).
Be encouraged- you are a vessel of God’s choosing to carry the most wonderful and important message the world will ever hear. Think about your friends, fellow workers, family- anyone within your scope of influence that needs Jesus. The greatest gift we can give is to share what Jesus has already done! Pray about your personal witness- cultivate relationships and build
rapport- trust God to open the right doors, then be ready to respond (1 Peter
3:15, 16).