“Let Your Light Shine Before
Others”
“You
are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be
made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out
and trampled underfoot.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a
hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under
a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the
house. In the same way, let your light shine
before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in
heaven.
Matthew 5:13-16
There
is more at stake than winning and losing. People do watch what you do, and they
will judge you. Strive to do your best.
Jesus
reminded us of this reality in the Sermon on the Mount. We should live our
lives with a recognition that what we do is observed
by those around us – and this visible life makes a statement about our God.
Let your light shine – whether you are a candle in a
corner or a lighthouse on a hill.
Our Daily Bread –