"You are the light of the world. A city 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 men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14- 16
Is your attitude reflecting your Savior's light? Do you grumble, complain, and whine or do you serve as if you are serving your Lord and King? Does your attitude illuminate Christ's love for a broken world?
Do you actions mirror Jesus's walk on earth? Do you stand out from the crowd? Do your actions draw people closer to Jesus?
Are the words of your mouth and the meditations of your heart different from those of the world? Are you persecuted because you don't swear and gossip, or because you preach the gospel at work?
Would Jesus be honored with the images or type of music you allow into mind? Can you honestly justify a Rated R movie for adventure when every other word takes our Holy God's name in vain? Or what about the fantasy, arousal or sexual comments that are apparent in most television shows on mainstream cable.
Our world has become de-sensitized. Our children have become exposed to soft pornography, violence, & broken homes from affairs, drugs, etc, through our media, and unfortunately, some through their own homes.
Are we really being a bright light to the world or has our flame burned out? Are we flickering just enough so that people know we are there or are we out loving our families, neighbors, friends, and strangers with the full-power light of God.
I, too, have to ask myself if I am being all that God has called me to be. Am I lukewarm and a little bit excited about God, or am I on fire, passionate, blazing hot for God, and sharing my testimony every chance I get? Which do I do more of: judge or love? Do I speak more of condemnation or grace?
As I was watching this candle burn, all these questions came into my mind. I want people to look at me and say, "Wow, I want what she has!" I want to be different and stand out among the crowd as one who experienced God, met Him face-to-face, and was a testimony of His awesome changing power.
~Lord Jesus, Let me be a light unto the world that reflects You! Weed out anything in my life that is weakening my flame. More of You Lord, and less of me. In Jesus' name, Amen~
7 comments:
I could not have said this better! You spoke everything my heart wants to shout from the rooftops, only you said it so much better than I would have. Amen sister. Your heart shows that you are a LIGHT in this world.
Great Post Heaven. I guess I have some thinking to do today. HA!! Goes along the same lines kind of, of what we talked about on the phone last night. With our friendships.
Bright Blessings
Oh, to be on fire for Jesus and not lukewarm! It is a daily challenge to choose His way over the world's. "More of you Lord and less of me." Amen to that!
Blessings,
Kelli
Heaven,
A mirror only reflects what it sees. Others can see our light only if we are focused on Jesus. Great heart searching post!
The Lord has been speaking to me once again about light the last couple of days. John 1 speaks of Jesus: "In Him was the life and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it."
And He still shines.....continuously.....
Enjoying Him.....His presence will bring a holy shine! So I have made it a point to bask in His sweet presence today! Do you see a glow up your way? : )
You have a beautiful blog!
Thank you for blessing me today! Very timely word.
Cheri
Oh to shine for Him! My flame can only keep burning and glowing as I remain with my Source of Light. I'm just a flickering ember without the fuel that only He can provide.
Thank you for visiting my blog today and blessing me!
Walking in His Light,
Joy
Thanks for that beautiful post.
Have a blessed day,
E. Michelle
http://ednavigation.blogspot.com/
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