MATTHEW 5:14-16.

“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.

TO PONDER:

Have you ever seen a person glow? Maybe it was a pregnant woman. Or a bride on their wedding day? I've seen it in people who are love. The other day, I saw it in the face of someone who had just found out that they had secured a new job. I've seen the twinkle in the eyes or a man riddled with cancer but content because he knows Jesus. I've seen the light emanating from children as they come to the Lord's table for the very first time full of excitement? I've seen the light shine in teenagers, young adults, and matured aged people who emit a warmth as they serve those less fortunate than themselves. I've seen the the visible glow in eyes and faces of those who've sat many times at the feet of Jesus. I've seen the radiance in those who will meet Jesus face to face in a short time.

It's not something that can be manufactured. It's a glow, a warmth, a light that is carried deep within that breaks through the skin, shines through the eyes and radiates from a heart that is filled with the love of Jesus. You can't hide it...it's unmistakeable. When others see it, it brings a warmth to their heart, a joy to their face and adds a beauty to their lives. May that glow be seen in you today because you carry Jesus.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, may the light of your presence that I carry within, shine brightly through me today. Amen.