Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
If we are a child of God, we have a light inside of us. This light was given to each and every one of us who has professed faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior.
It wasn’t just given to pastors, apostles, prophets or evangelists. It was given to us all, without favor being shown to one group of people over another.
And so as we carry this light, it’s our responsibility to let it shine wherever we go, to draw attention to God and give Him glory in all we do.
It is not meant to draw attention to ourselves. It isn’t meant to bring honor to people. As we shine this light to those around us, it should always draw people to God, the Creator of this light.
So how do we shine this light? By loving others, being kind to those we come into contact with, no matter what kind of mood we happen to be in at the moment. We shine this light by showing the love of God, just as Jesus loved those He interacted with.
This doesn’t mean that we have to quote scripture with every sentence. It doesn’t mean that we have to preach to everyone we meet. It simply means that we love them with God’s love and show them the love that God has shown to us.
It is these actions that will draw them to God, without them necessarily knowing right away that it’s God drawing them.
Kindness opens doors that harshness will never open. A smile and kind word will do more good than a rebuke will ever hope to accomplish. And when we shine God’s light on a daily basis, people will see God in us.
And seeing God in us will bring honor and glory to Him in so many ways.
So let your light shine before men.
Matthew 5:14 (NKJV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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