Vicki Yohe - Shine On Lyrics
Lyrics
Shine on
Children of the light
Shine on
We're gonna help the night
Someone is depending on you
So shine on
And let his love flow through
We have a treasure inside of us
Sealed tight
But yet you see it so bright
So bright
Yes we do
I know sometimes
We can feel cast down
That's when we run
To higher ground
There's a fire burning
In my heart
I feel the power of God's love
That moves the dark
Now when it comes
To push and shove
His grace will be
More than enough
The darker the night
The brighter we will shine
We are the light-house
On a hill
So shine on
Video
Because of Who you Are-Vicki Yohe
Meaning & Inspiration
Vicki Yohe's "Shine On," featured on her 2008 album *Because of Who You Are*, is a powerful testament to the enduring light that emanates from a life surrendered to God. The song isn't just a melody; it's an anthem of hope and divine purpose, drawing deeply from the wellspring of biblical truth. Its message centers on the transformative power of God's presence within believers, calling them to reflect His glory to the world. This concept is powerfully echoed in Matthew 5:16, where Jesus instructs, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Yohe's rendition beautifully captures this imperative, portraying believers not as passive recipients of grace, but as active conduits of God's radiance. The lyrical undercurrent suggests that when we allow Christ to truly inhabit us, His light naturally spills out, illuminating the darkness around us. This resonates with passages like 2 Corinthians 4:6, which speaks of God shining in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ. The song encourages a conscious effort to let this inner light shine, not through self-effort, but by yielding to the very One who is the source of all light. It's a call to embrace the identity bestowed upon us in Christ, recognizing that our outward actions, when rooted in Him, become a testimony to His unfailing love and power. The profound implication is that our lives, when lived in alignment with God's will, become a beacon, drawing others toward the truth and goodness of the Creator, fulfilling the divine mandate to be salt and light in the world.