B Y D A V I D M c Q U E L HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL But for us at the World Missions Centre, Abidjan, it is an even bigger day. Today is the 5 th anniversary of the launch of the World Missions Africa Blog. When we launched on January 1, 2017, we had only on our hearts a message to share about the love of God through our Lord Jesus Christ and on our minds anxiety and questions if anyone at all will read the message we blog. Here was our first blog post published on January 3, 2017: “Welcome to our blog. World Missions, Africa is making every effort to bring the love of Christ to all humanity. Primarily, we focus on Africa now in our physical activities. But with the online community, our efforts extends to the ends of the earth. Jesus died for all humanity. Every race, every ethnic group, every people, male or female, bound or free, the gospel of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ is free to all. Jesus said, "...
Sharing Christ is not simply about speaking words; it is about living a life that radiates His presence and transforms those around us. The gospel is more than a message—it is a gift of grace, hope, and love meant to be passed on. Like a flame that grows brighter as it spreads, the light of Christ multiplies when shared, illuminating hearts and communities. Each believer carries this light, entrusted with the privilege of shining it into places of darkness. Let us reflect on this beauty through three truths: Christ is the Light , the Light has been given , and help someone see the Light . Christ is the Light Jesus Christ is described in Scripture as “the light of the world” (John 8:12), and this truth captures the very essence of His mission. Light is powerful—it dispels darkness, reveals hidden paths, and brings warmth to cold places. In the same way, Christ shines into the brokenness of humanity, offering clarity where confusion reigns and hope where despair lingers. His light i...