1. Put the lamp on its stand (21-23)

A lamp is lighted and put on a stand in order to drive away darkness and expose everything in the room. One who does not want to repent might want to hide the lamp under the bed. Jesus is the true light who came into the world (Jn 1:9). He came to give the light of life to all who follow him (Jn 8:12). He will come again to expose all things and judge the earth (1Th 5:2-5).

2. Consider what you hear (24-25)

God's word is a lamp for our feet and a light for our path (Ps 119:105). We must listen carefully to God's word with an inner heart decision to obey him. When we accept God's word, repent, and obey him, then our understanding grows, our love for God grows, and our faith grows. If we fail to exercise faith and love, even what we have will be taken away.

Application: Lord, let the light of Jesus shine into my dark heart today and every day. Help me to grow in faith and live for you. Help me to follow Jesus, the light of life.
One Word: Live in the light of Jesus