Let your light shine

Let your light shine

Me and my daughter Hope

 “You are the light of the world. A town built 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 others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."  Matthew 5:14-16

My friend Sheri shared with me this story yesterday, "A different shirt story for me this morning and a great morning chuckle. As I was walking out of the gym an older gentleman said "I was laughing at the back of your shirt". I asked why he was laughing and he said it USED TO BE his life. I asked why not currently and he said sometimes you drift away. I told him I certainly understood and said to have a blessed day and we got in our cars. As he pulled out of the parking lot I was behind him and we both turned on the same street to go home. Turns out he lives just down the street from me. He smiled at me and waved. Love your neighbor right? "

Sheri is a dear friend of mine and also a member of TEAM 413.   She wears her TEAM 413 shirt, with Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" emblazoned on the back, every time she runs, works out or may have the opportunity to witness to other athletes or to be seen.  As Christians, we all have the command to be a witness, "And he ordered us to preach everywhere and to testify that Jesus is the one appointed by God to be the judge of all--the living and the dead."Acts 10:42.   He did not, however, say that there was only one way to do it.  Do what you can with what you have-whether you're at work, the grocery store or even the gym.   The point is, do something!  

We are to be the light of the world.  If we live for Christ-where we are using what we have-we will glow like lights.  We hide that light when we fail to let it shine for all the world to see.  Can you hide a city that is sitting on a hill?  No way.  In the darkness, its light can be seen for miles.  So be a light to someone today.  Like the man in Sheri's story, so many people are hurting and thirsting for God's love.  We need to be the ones to tell them that hope is not lost, there is peace in this troubled world.  Wherever you are right now, at this every moment, is exactly where God wants you to be.  Knowing that, look for ways you can let your light shine.  

Heavenly Father,  thank you for Your presence in our lives.  May we be bold in proclaiming all the good things You have given us, namely Your son, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to save us from our sins.  Help us to find ways to let our light shine so that others may see You in us and be saved by Your grace.  I pray we have a longing to do this each and every day wherever You place us.  In Your most precious name we pray, Amen.  

Happy Running!!!