So bringing the oil was the commanded responsibility, but the light was the goal or the result. Having the light burn continually was the goal. This would be our actions which are seen or the character developed from our actions within the relationship—the oil, the pure oil that we bring. Specifically, it is godly character.
The number of times we are referred to as light cannot be understated in the realm of this command to the Israelites in Exodus. The command still holds true to us today. The other place in Scripture where this command is mentioned is in Leviticus 24:1-4, and it reads, "It shall be a statute forever in your generations." A statute forever. The statute was on a national level during the time of the Israelites. Today, it would seem this command is more on a personal level for you and I.
