Text:
Matthew 5:13-16
Memory Verse:
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14).
The light speaks of the testimony of a follower of Christ revealing and illuminating the truth. You are the light of the world. God intends to get His work done on earth through you. It is not just pastors that are meant to be light; everyone who loves the Lord is. The world looks at Christians and thinks, “They don’t count” because they do not understand how God takes ordinary persons and uses them to share His message to people who need Him. When we share our faith, we spread His light. Jesus says that we are the light of the world, not the light of the church in Matthew 5:14. That means we have to get beyond the church walls and take the light out. You were saved to shine! Do not hide your testimony or be ashamed to take your Bible to work. Do not be afraid to pray over your lunch at school or work. Let others know that you love the Lord Jesus.
How can you shine for God? Jesus says that you are to let your light shine before men in such a way that they will see your good works and glorify God. We live for God. You have to surrender your life to Him completely. Christ says you are to let your light shine. In other words, when you get right with God and are filled with the Holy Spirit, He will shine through you. You will not be
able to help it because the light just pours forth. Are you burning brightly for the Lord?
Prayer Points:
1. Lord, help me identify and get rid of every vice preventing my light from shining.
2. Lord, help me to show forth Your light to the world.
