I am a Jesus pusher!!! Matthew describes the ministry of Jesus in Galilee. It is a quote of Isaiah, the prophet, “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,” (Matthew 4:16). Consider yourself in a room of absolute darkness. A simple match is struck. It cannot be missed. No one can exclaim, “I did not see it!” Matthew highlights the word “light” with an adjective. It is the Greek word (mega) translated great. If the smallest light must be seen, how could the mega light be missed? In the great Book of Romans, Paul establishes this clearly. He declares, “What may be known of God is manifested in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,” (Romans 1:19- 20).
There is a revelation (light), which comes “to us” and is “in us.” We not only know from the outside; we know from the inside. Everyman has this light. While this is true in general, it is also true in particular. We are included in the revelation of God through Jesus from without and from within. Why would we not respond to the revelation of Jesus? To resist Him is to resist everything that is good for us. All barriers are removed; all excuses are set aside. I am embracing the One who is truth. I am a Jesus pusher!!!