A Daily Devotion for Thursday, January 22
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Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.“
If we are to be the light of the world, our actions ought to be worth illuminating. Not for our own glory, but for God’s glory. The healthcare worker from today’s devotion was probably not handing out cash or presenting each patient a hand made quilt. She was more likely smiling, being pleasant and positive, maybe showing some sense of humor. This is God’s light. And it is also worth remembering (for me) to include this prayer as often as I can remember to do it. May I shine God’s light, everyday, everywhere I go. Lord, help me to shine. Amen
Becky, transforming
Matthew 5:13-16
My desk lamp has two bulbs. One shines brightly all the time, but the other, from time to time, starts flickering. I want to be the kind of Christian whose light is strong and steady, illuminating dark corners of this hurting world. More often than I would like, I find myself more like the short-circuited bulb that is occasionally ineffective and can even an annoyance. Seeing and experiencing how others shine is a reminder and encouragement for me to better represent Christ’s City on a Hill, and I give thanks for their lighting my path.
Prayer - Jesus, Light of the World, help me to let my light shine so that through my good works, You, the Father…