Matt. 5:14

Matthew 5:14-16New International Version (NIV)

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ 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. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

We live in world where darkness is present, but as the body of Christ we can expel darkness when we show up. We are the light of the world. We must be will to let our light shine.  How selfish of us to try and hid our light or allow fear and intimidation to cause us to shrink back. There are people hurting confused and in need of the light of God’s word, love and presence. We carry that!!

The true purpose of letting our light shine is so that God can be glorified. It is not about us but living in a way that God is glorified by those you encounter us.

Today challenge yourself to let your light shine. Live in a way that other see your life and begin to glorify your God in heaven.