Let It Shine

 Matthew 5:14-16

You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Are you a collector of things? Is there anything in your collection that you are proud of, and take especially good care of? If you have an especially beautiful item, do you hide it, or do you show it off to others? How much attention do you give to your prized possessions?

This was obviously a set up. If you are a real Christian, are you proud of it, or do you hide it? Do you share it in a way that tells everyone you meet, that Jesus is Lord of your life?

You may have many reasons in your own mind, why you hesitate to tell others about Jesus. As the old saying goes, talk is cheap, or actions speak louder than words. In the beginning, most of us didn't know what to do. Our heavenly father knew that, so He gave us the Holy Spirit when we repented and accepted Jesus as our Savior.

When we received the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit told us what to do in Galatians 5:22-23. Just as a refresher the verses go like this. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering( patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Besides the promise of this Holy Spirit, Jesus also promised that the Holy Spirit would be a helper to us in order that we may do the things we are supposed to do. This is especially true of all the gifts I just mentioned in this verse. God bless you and your family. 

Praise the Lord!

Remember Jesus Loves You

Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise the Lord! 

Amen.