Daily Devotions

Matthew 5:13-16… “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.” vss. 14-15

Jesus had not come to bring a new law. Rather he had come to call disciples and to bless them with grace and truth. They would be the heralds of the kingdom of peace that he had come to establish. He called them the light of the world! And through the years millions have joined this great company of believers and they have transformed this broken world.

And now we are their successors, called not because of our good looks or perfect obedience, but through the incredible grace and power of the Holy Spirit. And now, we too are the light of the world, and through us marvelous things are happening as long as our light is not hidden, but proudly displayed so that it can be seen by all. It’s not that we’re called to toot our own horns–Jesus has a rather low opinion of showboating. But when our spiritual batteries are fully charged the light of Christ will be seen naturally in all we say and do.

The trick is keeping those batteries connected to the power source through prayer, worship, and meditation. It’s the only way to keep darkness at bay in these confusing and dangerous times.

Thought for the Day: How do I know when my batteries are wearing down?