It is said that fire cannot be wrapped up with paper and that no matter how deep the darkness may be, a spark of light can be seen.
Fire and light are certainly elements that cannot be hidden for they are destined to fulfill their purpose.
In the gospel, Jesus used the image of a lamp to teach that what is to be disclosed cannot be kept hidden, and what must be brought to light cannot be kept secret.
And just as God revealed to David in the 1st reading the plans that He has for him, God will also reveal His plans for us.
And God's plans for us are for our good and not to harm us. God's plans for us are to give us hope and a future.
On our part we have to listen and see what God wants to tell us and show us.
We must want to put the lamp on the lamp-stand instead of hiding it in the tub or under the bed.
Let us not be afraid to look at the light, for we will see what is good for us.
Let us also listen to the Word of God in the scriptures for it is the voice of love telling us to do what is right and just.