"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil."(Literally Evil One)(John 17:15)
"That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world." (Philippians 2:15)
"Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world."(1John 4:17)
"As He Is" so are we in the world.We are the light,but we are a reflection of His light.Yes we shine as lights and are placed right in the middle of Satan's territory and he hates it.He doesn't want us here any more than he wanted Jesus here.But he can't rid himself of us.We are a thorn in his side.But Jesus prayed that the Father would keep us from the evil one and here we are like a dove,blameless and harmless,sons of God,in the midst of hawks and that prayer being answered every day.
God in the form of His Spirit indwelling all these millions of believers all over this world at the same time in what Satan considers his territory and kingdom must literally drive him mad with hatred.
We should count it a privilege to be here and allow our light to shine because God's love is manifested in the midst of hate.
In a world filled with hatred,violence,deception and uncertainty,you just might be that light of love,peace and hope that one person might need.A light in the midst.