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A CITY SET ON A HILL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
Job 36:1-3

Matthew 5:13-18

 

Give your light to all.

 

A CITY SET ON A HILL
 
Christians ought not to court publicity for their own virtue or attract notice for their zeal. At the same time, it is a sin to hide what God has given us for the good of others. Be a “city that is set on an hill” (Matt 5:14). Be “a candle…on a candlestick” (Matt 5:15). Let our light be seen near and far.
 
There is a place for retirement and modest obscurity, but let not any believer use these excuses to hide Christ. Hiding the precious truths within us is a sin against others and an offence against God. Let not a nervous temperament or a retiring disposition dim your light and render you useless to the church.
 
Our Lord was not ashamed of you. Why then should your shyness seal your lips of witness? If you do not have a trumpet mouth, yet use the still small voice. You may not be cut for the pulpit, or to face a crowd, yet say with Peter and John, “Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee” (Acts 3:6).
 
If you cannot climb the mountain top or ascend some great pulpit to preach a sermon, go to the needy people like the woman of Samaria by Sychar’s well (John 4:4-14). Opportunities abound for you to speak a word for your Saviour, in your own place of abode, or your place of work. Has not the Lord given you to drink of the water of life? Give others to drink also!
 
Think of and pray for someone in need, whom you may help. Hide not your talent. Trade wisely, diligently, and bring in good interest to your Lord and Master. In speaking for God you refresh yourselves, cheer the saints, bless sinners, and honour the Saviour. Be a city of God that is set on a hill!
 
THOUGHT: Can I speak a word for the Lord today?

PRAYER: Father, loosen my tongue, for Thy glory.

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