April 18: 1Samuel 20-21; Psalm 34; Matthew 5

Letting My Light Shine

Scripture: Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city 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 men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Observation: I remember an abandoned fire base in Viet Nam where I found some waxed cloth used as packing for ammunition. When twisted tightly, it could be used as a crude candle. The benefit of candles is light. We place them in our homes where their light gives the greatest benefit. And so God intentionally places His people where their lives will be best seen by others.

Application: I do not have to make my light shine; I am to let my light shine. God does not want me hidden from the world but has carefully placed me where I will be seen. It is not my wise words but my good works that men are to see. And the result of their seeing my good works – they will praise God!

Prayer: Lord, when I find myself in a dark place remind me that you put me there to let your light shine through me. I do not have to make it shine, I have to let it shine! Amen.

Pastor Leon

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