Let Your Light Shine
Before Others
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he
sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them,
saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” “Blessed are the
meek, for they will inherit the earth.” “Blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” “Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy.” “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
God.” “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute
you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and
be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they
persecuted the prophets who were before you.” “You are the salt of the earth;
but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no
longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot.” “You are
the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after
lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand,
and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine
before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your
Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:1-16
Are you ashamed to live for Jesus? Children understand they have
nothing to be ashamed of in living for Jesus, why should you? A secret
Christian is like a lamp hidden under a basket instead of shining openly where
it could help others.
Today, people around us are in spiritual danger and darkness.
Young or old, we can let our light shine for Him and for them.
A single light can provide hope in the
darkest night.
Our Daily Bread –