Matthew 5:14-16

The week after I preached on “life verses”, a church member arrived before the service eager to tell me about two scripture verses that had directed her Christian walk. The first one came with a story from her childhood. She had learned a verse (a rather long verse at that) and her mastering the memorization of that verse was coupled with a light shining in such a way that she saw Jesus clearly in a painting.

This spiritual moment continues to inspire her faith to this day. And so does this life verse:

 ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. ¹⁵ 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. ¹⁶ 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 5:14-16

As we are looking for marching orders for life, how about letting our light shine?

Prayer

Wonderful God, as I come to see Jesus more clearly as my Savior and my Lord, let me be eager to let my light shone so that others will give you the glory. Amen.