“Great Is Your Reward In Heaven”

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

“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 5:11-16

Small acts of kindness. Jesus talked about this frequently. He warned us that we live in dark times. He reminded us that because of Him, we are “the light of the world.”

Our good deeds are the power against the darkness for the glory of God.

There is one force that the darkness cannot conquer – the force of loving acts of kindness done in Jesus name. It is God’s people who turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, and forgive and even love their enemies who oppose them who have the power to turn the tide against evil. So look for the privileged opportunity to perform acts of kindness today to bring the light of Christ to others.

Light up your world with an act of kindness.

Our Daily Bread – August 23, 2014