Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14a

NIV

You are the light of the world.

The Message

Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.

Something to Think About:

Jesus told his companions that they were the light of the world. That was a pretty big thing to say wasn’t it? Each one was unique. Each had their good and bad qualities. And yet he said, “You are the light of the world’. I’m sure that caught the disciples a little off guard because they knew who they were; their true secret self that no one could see.

Light of the World was a figure of speech that Jesus would later use to describe himself (John 9:5). That makes more sense doesn’t it? We would all agree that he has what it takes to light the world’s way. The disciples would learn over time through their relationship with Christ what it meant to be lights. It was something that was meant to be public; obvious to everyone who met them, friend and stranger alike. They became better at shining as they became more confident of God’s presence in them. That’s really the first truth of being lights. ‘Shining’ is God bringing out his brilliance and goodwill through you. Imagine that…Jesus calls YOU the light of the world.

Today you will be seen by those who know you and those who don’t. Remember you are the light of the world. Shine in public today.

Reflect:

You WILL be seen today. As you seek to be a light in your activities, what 3 words would you like people to use to describe what they see in you?

Pray:

GOOD MORNING FATHER,

I WANT TO SHINE TODAY. I WANT TO SHINE WHEN I’M AROUND MY FRIENDS. I WANT TO SHINE WHEN SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T KNOW ME SEES ME. I WANT TO SHINE IN THE ORDINARY THINGS, IN THE SERVICE I GIVE TO OTHERS AND IN THE SERENDIPITY I’LL ENJOY.

HELP ME TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

I’M READY FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAY.

TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOON. AMEN