LIGHT - You are the light of the world.Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven

Your Influence Is for God’s Glory

by Jon Walker

“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 NIV)

You cannot make yourself the light of the world. Jesus says you are the light of the world because of your relationship with him.

“The God who said, ‘Out of darkness the light shall

shine!’ is the same God who made his light shine in our hearts, to bring us the knowledge of God's glory shining in the face of Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6 TEV).

God speaks the light of Jesus into our hearts, and his light shines so powerfully through us that we are like stars in the universe that point the whole human race toward real life (Philippians 2:15-16).

This is a portrait of discipleship. Jesus, who is the light of the world, re-creates us into the light of the world. We are light, not because of anything in ourselves, but because we are in a supernatural union with the light of the world.

He calls us to follow after him, and he says, “Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness” (John 8:12b TEV).

Our focus must always be on the light, humbly trusting Jesus to reveal the light

through us.

Prayerfully remember:

Your influence and visibility is a result of who lives in you, not because of what you do. It is God who puts you in a place of influence and visibility.

You are merely a steward of your influence and visibility, so it is important you get out of the way and let Jesus work through you.

Only God can measure the significance of your influence and visibility. 

You may influence one person who will then influence the world. Your focus is on following Jesus wherever he leads.

Talk About It

·  How are you using your influence to shine the light of Christ?

·  Ask God to humble you as you consider how he has placed you in influence for his glory alone. Pray for his wisdom and discernment as you follow Jesus’ example and direction for your life.

If you have not yet trusted Christ as Savior, believe that only He can change your heart today.

Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the following prayer:

“Heavenly Father,

I admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You.

Please forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead.

I want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).

I believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, and no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.

Lord Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I thank You that You have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am born again.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I surrender my life to You.

Use me for Your glory.

In Jesus Name. Amen.”

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        “Shine, Jesus, Shine”   GRAHAM KENDRICK

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3iB30gCqAc

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlKChQ2IYZo

lyrics

Lord the light of Your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness, shining
Jesus, Light the world, shine upon us
Set us free by the truth You now bring us
Shine on me
Shine on me

Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your Word, Lord And let there be light

Lord, I come into Your awesome presence
From the shadows into Your radiance
By the blood I may enter Your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me
Shine on me

Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your Word, Lord And let there be light
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your Word, Lord And let there be light

Jon Walker’s new book, Breakfast with Bonhoeffer, is a story of God’s faithfulness during struggles with bipolar disorder, divorce, and economic uncertainty.

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