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“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14, CSB
Jesus has put His light in us and called us to live like Him, so let us pray that He helps us overcome ourselves and live His truth so that others may see us and turn to Him.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14, ESV
Christ has put His light in us, and we shine brightest when we are together. He uses us to shine in a world of darkness.
And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Isaiah 60:3, ESV
The world rebels against God, but He has tasked us with bringing heaven to earth. When people see the love we have for each other and the joy given through our salvation, many will want to know what we have.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14, ESV
By the Holy Spirit, Christ – the Light of Man – lives and moves through us. We should be showing that light to our dark world through our love and good works that point all to glorify God.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:1, ESV
We should not be focused on earthly goods and fame. Rather, we should “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33) to be shared with the world, to make Christ famous.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11, ESV
Do you get excited over signs that Christ is present?
Are you paying attention to the fact there are signs?
Are you bringing your gifts to bring glory to Christ? Being His hands and feet in a dark and lost world?
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:16, ESV
Emmanuel – God with us – showed us the way to live and love others, that we may manifest the Lord through our actions toward and for others.
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12, ESV
Only by Jesus can we get eternal life. Believe in Him, and let His light shine through you to reach and save our fallen world.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10, ESV
We take care of our own. Interestingly, if we live or Christ’s love, we will probably pass it on to our lost, hurting world, so that they then will see our good works and praise our Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal”
Matthew 6:19, ESV
It is okay to have money and possessions, but our main focus and desire should be for heavenly things: the Lord’s righteousness, God’s glory, souls won through the Gospel.
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