People's Words

Are You Light? God Favor Ministries

Are You Light?
Matthew 5:14-15 (NLT)
“You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.”

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When you leave your home, what do others see? When you are at work, what do people pick up about you? How about at the grocery store? What about the nail shop?

Do people find you approachable or offensive? Are you smiling or frowning? What does your face and your actions say about who you are to those that don’t even know you?

In the last week and a half (during a really trying time in my life, remember?), I was approached by people both known and unknown. A couple of them had never met me, while the rest of them hadn’t seen me in several years. This was in three different places, all on different days.

In short, the people were saying, “Wow, you look great! You have such a presence about you.” One person said, “I was watching you and you were just walking and smiling like you are at peace. I wanted to tell you that.”

Shocked, I thanked them in each situation. Funny, but they don’t know my situation- I am not wearing my life’s valley on my sleeve. I have a job to do-and Jesus gave me the description.
He said that we are the light of the world, that can’t be hidden; for the entire world to see (v.14).

I told each group of people they were seeing the light of Christ in me and I asked if they knew Him. You see, this was an opportunity to expose the plan of salvation- to share the Good News.

Despite yourself, try to walk with the light today. Smile more, walk with peace, pray and seek encouragement quietly. Give encouragement when it is needed.

It may be easy or hard, but do it for Jesus. After all-He told us this is who we are. Amen.