Shine Your Light
Read: Luke 8:16-18 No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that
Rev. Titus Baraka October 10, 2025
Are you wondering how to share your faith in a world that often feels resistant or indifferent? If so, Being a Witness is for you.
This devotional reading plan by Words of Hope ministry leader Rev. Titus Baraka is a compelling invitation to embrace the calling Jesus gave to every believer: to be his witness. Drawing from Scripture, each day’s reflection explores a different aspect of what it means to share the good news—with faith, through words, actions, and presence.
You’ll be encouraged to see yourself not as someone who has to “bring God” into your relationships, but as one who joins what God is already doing. You’ll be reminded that being a witness doesn’t depend on expertise, eloquence, or perfection—but on the transforming power of the Holy Spirit working in ordinary people who have been with Jesus.
Whether you’ve been hesitant to speak about your faith, unsure of where to begin, or wondering if your life really makes a difference, this series offers you biblical insight, personal stories, and Spirit-filled encouragement. You’ll learn that witnessing is not only a command—it’s a gift and a joy.
Take heart: the harvest is still plentiful. The call to be a witness is not reserved for a few. It is for you. Let these devotionals inspire you to shine your light, open your heart, and speak of what Jesus has done. The world is waiting. Will you be a witness?
Read: Luke 8:16-18 No one lights a lamp and hides it in a clay jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that
Read: John 1:9-14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (v. 14 NIV) When my family moved into our neighborhood, people were very skeptical about us. After
Read: Matthew 15:21-31 Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith!” (v. 28) In today’s Bible reading, Jesus and his disciples were in an area where most of the
Read: Revelation 7:9-17 There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.
Read: Hebrews 12:1-11 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us
Read: 1 Peter 1:13-25 I am the LORD your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. (Lev. 11:44) My wife loves raising chickens. She sets apart
Rev. Titus Baraka is the executive director of Words of Hope Uganda. With more than forty years of experience as an evangelistic preacher and pastor, he is passionate about sharing the gospel.
Through radio programs of all types, from music, to Bible studies, to counseling, Words of Hope Uganda is claiming all assets of Ugandan society and culture for Christ. Words of Hope is empowering Ugandan pastors and churches to effectively nurture their people in the life of Christian discipleship. In the midst of this hard place, radio is bringing truly life-changing good news. To learn more about Words of Hope Uganda, visit our ministry pages.