Are You Hiding the Light God Gave You? | Mark 4:21-25

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

And today, we’re thanking Kim Sheffield from San Jose, CA. Kim, your support through Project23 helps others see the light of Christ in Scripture—day by day. This one’s for you.

Today, we’re looking at Mark 4:21-25:

And he said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand? For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” And he said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear: with the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and still more will be added to you. For to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” — Mark 4:21-25

Jesus moves from seeds and soil to lamps and light. He asks the room a simple question:

"Who lights a lamp and hides it under a basket or under a bed?"

The question is rhetorical, and the answer is obvious—"Nobody does that!" That would defeat the purpose.

But then Jesus connects that lamp to truth—to revelation, understanding, and obedience. God’s truth isn’t meant to be tucked away or kept in private. His truth is meant to shine.

Jesus then says:

“For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest.”

In other words, God reveals truth so it can be shared. He uncovers things not to conceal—but to display. And when he illuminates your life, he expects you to live in the light of understanding and share that understanding. He expects you to use it.

Then He presses in further: “Pay attention to what you hear.”

With the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. That’s both encouragement and warning.

The more open you are to the Word, the more light you’ll receive. But the more you ignore it, the easier it is to lose even what you had. Truth is a gift given—but it’s also a responsibility to bear. We’re not just called to hear it and consume it. We’re called to live it and share it.

So, what are you doing with the light you’ve been given?

Are you hiding it in fear? Are you keeping it to yourself? Or are you projecting and proclaiming it for others to see?

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ASK THIS:

1. What truth has God recently illuminated for you?
2. How are you using what you’ve heard from Scripture?
3. Are you guarding the light—or giving it away?
4. What would it look like to “pay attention” to God’s Word today?

Take one truth God has revealed to you—and share it boldly with someone today.

Father, thank you for revealing your truth to me through your Word. Help me not to hide it, but to live and share it boldly today. Amen.

Shine On Us.