Be the Light!
Posted by admin at 11:32 pm
I am always amazed at response I hear from people when they are asked to interact with non believers. We act as if there is a BIG WHITE elephant in the room and we let the false sense of awkwardness overwhelm our ability to be the LIGHT. “Be the Light” is a simple command that is found in scripture.
Matthew 5:14-15:
14″You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
Our church has a regular outreach event call Tred Indiana. I was so proud of our church today when 50 or so eager people departed, after an incredible pot luck dinner (yes we’re Southern Baptist), church to pass out literature inviting people to come to our service. Even though some people might have been hesitant to participate in this outreach event today, they decided to “Be the Light!” You see, God does not call us to be brighter, he does not command us to shine. Rather, God calls us to “Be the Light.”
Next time that you have an opportunity to interact with people who need the life changing message of the Cross, expose your light and the light of Christ that is within your heart will “Be the Jesus” that alters lives, saves marriages and gives real hope to people in your community. And remember when you go with Gospel you go with the power of God!
