You Are the Light of the World
Excerpts from Battle Cry Good vs. Evil
Chapter 1 Spirituality:
No matter how spiritually developed we become, we do not have the intellectual ability to understand everything spiritual, and everything God. If we are influenced into thinking we have developed such a level of understanding, this thinking would never come from the Spirit of Truth. This is important to understand because as we share the love of God, we must remain humble. It’s what attracts those interested in God to pause and listen. Jesus says in Matthew 5:14–16 (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. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Our Light shines by what we say, but it shines brightest by what we do. When the opportunity becomes available, we must be willing to share Christ in a heartfelt and personal way. Witnessing in the workplace, or while hanging out with friends is important, yet most fail to make the effort. When the opportunity to witness becomes apparent and fear rears its ugly head, Satan will use that fear to cause us to miss the opportunity. We become a tool of Satan, instead of an instrument of God. God wants us to use every opportunity to be a witness for Christ and further the Kingdom of God.
Author’s comments: Jesus says in Matthew 10:32-33 (NLT), “Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.” Think about this the next time you allow your fear to cause you to miss an opportunity to witness for Christ.
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