JUNE 5,  Matthew 5:14-16

It’s a dark world we live in today. It’s dark with sin and confusion. There is a disregard for the Creator’s existence and commandments. Man has replaced the living and true God with many false religions and false gods. The darkness in the world grows greater each day as people find more ways to sin and rebel against God. In fact, stumbling around the internet and bookshops to look for answers to life only leads man further from the truth. Where can a person turn to for light and truth?

That’s where you come in. Jesus commands Christians to be the light of the world. Light brightens up our paths, shows us which way to safety, and brings comfort to the home. Christians are to shine brightly like a city set on a hill! Wandering and weary travellers who need to rest for the night, need only to look at the city’s lights and be able to find their way to safety soon. Dear reader, if your friends and teachers look at your life, can they tell that you are a Christian? Does your testimony point them to God, or will they see you a worldly person?

Christians are also to shine brightly like a light in the house. At home is really where the test is. To outsiders, we are concerned to give a good impression of ourselves. But it is at home with our loved ones, where we reveal our true selves. The tendency is to relax and ‘be ourselves’ at home. It is where we throw tantrums, get provoked easily, and are rude to our siblings and parents. I feel this way about myself. Do you? Consider your testimony today, especially at home. How can you reflect God’s love with your parents and siblings?

It is through the Christian’s testimony, good works of kindness, and sharing the gospel that will cause others to be directed towards the only true God. Having tasted the joy of salvation and forgiveness of sins, we must shine brightly for Christ. Don’t ever be ashamed and hide your light! The beautiful result is that God will be glorified. They will no longer stumble in darkness but find salvation rest in Jesus Christ.

Thought: Jesus bids me shine. How bright is my light today?

Prayer: Father in heaven, thank you for saving me out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Help me to shine brightly for You wherever You place me, especially at home. May my life be used to point others to You, and Your name be glorified. In Jesus’ name, Amen.