The Fire Within; Yahusha’s Light Across Nations

Wanda Jones
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WBJMinistries Sermon

The Fire Within; Igniting the Light of Yahusha in a Darkened World

Scripture: Mattithyahu (Matthew) 5:14–16, Halleluyah Scriptures

> “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do men light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.”

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Elohim of Light, Source of all understanding, we enter this sacred moment seeking renewal within. Ignite our hearts with the flame of Yahusha’s purpose. May this fire burn away fear, confusion, and complacency. Let every word shared today uplift spirits, illuminate truth, and draw us closer to divine wisdom that transcends time, culture, and creed.

In Your eternal power and peace ~

Halleluyah.

📍Sermon Theme;

Reigniting passion, divine purpose, and moral light amid a world of distraction and despair. The Fire Within; Ancestral and Cultural Illumination. Throughout the ages, humanity has seen fire as both a symbol of destruction and rebirth. In Amadlozi tradition, fire represents ancestral presence ~ the eternal flame connecting generations, guiding through unseen wisdom. Unkulunkulu, the Great Creator of the Zulu, brought forth light from darkness, reminding us that the divine spark of Yahusha continues His creative work in us. The Mohegan people saw fire as sacred balance ~ the center of the circle where humanity meets nature. Polish heritage preserved the candlelight of faith through centuries of oppression, symbolizing perseverance through Yahusha’s promise of deliverance. In Buddhism, the flame represents enlightenment ~ the mind’s release from illusion into peace. In Islam, fire represents both test and purification, echoing Yahusha’s refining of the soul through trials. Under Kemetic laws, the flame symbolized Ma’at — the divine order, justice, and truth that sustains creation. The fire within is not merely passion; it is the echo of eternal creation, the moral and spiritual ignition that Yahusha places within every heart.

Applied Statistics & Social Research; Measuring the Dimness~ Modern research shows that spiritual decline correlates with social despair. A 2023 Pew Research study found that individuals who report daily spiritual reflection are 42% more likely to engage in community service. Areas of higher faith-based civic participation show reduced crime rates by up to 30%, as noted by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Impact report. Yet, 60% of youth globally report feeling “disconnected from moral purpose.” These figures are not numbers, they are indicators of extinguished light. Yahusha’s message in Mattithyahu calls us to rekindle that light, both personally and socially. The fire within becomes social reform, transforming cold systems into compassionate action. Law and Justice; The Flame of Righteousness. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 1) states that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

This principle echoes Torah and Gospel truth; divine justice is not man’s invention ~ it is Elohim’s design.

As Yahusha said, “I came not to abolish the Torah, but to fulfill it.”

Social justice, then, becomes a sacred act, a fire of righteousness burning in unjust systems.

When we challenge inequality, defend the poor, and uplift the weak, we fulfill both heavenly law and earthly responsibility. Geography and Symbolism; Light Across Continents. Let us visualize this through geography; From the deserts of Africa, where ancestors once looked to the stars for guidance, to the highlands of Poland, where flickering candles still light village shrines, to the sacred forests of Mohegan lands, where smoke rises in thanksgiving, to the temples of Asia, where the flame signifies enlightenment. The light of Yahusha transcends borders. It unites cultures under one truth; the fire within is universal. The Sociological Impact; Light as Social Energy. When communities burn with shared purpose, social transformation becomes inevitable.

Sociologists describe this as “collective effervescence” — the energy generated when individuals unite for a moral cause.

That is what Yahusha meant; “Let your light shine before men.”

The light within us is not for isolation; it’s for illumination.

Each act of service, justice, or truth radiates Yahusha’s presence into a darkened world.

🪞Closing Reflection; The Lampstand of Yahusha. The modern world dims faith through distraction and fear, yet the fire within remains eternal.

When we allow Yahusha to ignite us, we become living beacons, shining through injustice, ignorance, and despair.

The light does not compete with darkness; it transforms it.

Let your inner flame rise like the morning sun over the waters of creation, reflecting the wisdom of ancestors and the grace of Yahusha.

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Yahusha, our Eternal Light, we thank You for rekindling the fire within.

May our spirits glow with Your truth and radiate through every act of service and compassion.

Bless every listener with courage to shine boldly, wisdom to discern truth, and strength to walk in divine justice.