Let Your Light Shine

When Jesus was in the world He was the light of the world, He showed that light and made a difference in the lives of those He came in contact with. Today, as Christians, we carry the light of Christ, and it shows in the world (see Phil 2:15). Jesus said in Matt 5:14-16 that we are the lights of the world and that as we shine the light, it gives glory to God.

Each and every day we have the opportunity and privilege to show the light of Christ. Some may ask how we do this, and the answer is there are many ways, but the key to this is being in Christ and Christ being in us. As we take time each day to be with Jesus we renew the light that He has placed within us.

Many of us have been around others who had close relationships with Jesus, and they helped motivate and encourage us to grow in our faith. My mother-in-law was a big inspiration in my early Christian life. I remember being around her after she had her quiet time with Jesus, I loved it; it made me hungry to be with Jesus myself. There is something about a relationship with Jesus, when it shows, it is contagious.

All of us have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we come in contact with. As we love the Lord and let Him love us, His light will shine forth.

God bless you all