Daily Word - Enlightenment

What does the word ‘enlightenment’ mean to you? It refers to a period in history and the same term is used by many faith traditions to refer to an increase in spiritual understanding. But the period of history called the enlightenment was based on a rejection of spiritual authority in favor of human reason. Which is more important to you, the things you can figure out on your own, or the things revealed to you? It seems like a stretch to consider the products of your own reasoning as enlightenment. I am the light of the world. Let me enlighten you that you may be able to let your light shine before men.