Today’s Bible readings are Leviticus 7:28-9:6, Mark 3:31-4:25, Psalm 37:12-29, & Proverbs 10:5
Mark 4:21-23
21 Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then
put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a
stand, where its light will shine. 22 For everything that
is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be
brought to light. 23 Anyone with ears to hear should listen and
understand.”
I have a word for you today—“It is time
to let your light shine.” That’s right; it is time for you to shine. Have you
ever wondered why God called you? Has there ever been a time when you asked
yourself, “Why is God so good to me?” I know that these are thoughts that have
come to mind later for me.
I often think about how my life use to
be & how it is now. It was not that long ago, 13 years to be exact, that my
life radically changed. I was addicted to drugs & my marriage & family
was falling to pieces. I was in jail waiting to go to prison for drug charges
when I gave my heart to Jesus Christ. That was the best thing that ever happened
to me. I look at where He has brought me today: a happily married father of 6,
a 36 year old pastor of a thriving church, helping multitudes of people just
like me, & filled with joy & peace indescribable.
I sometimes wonder, “Why is God so good
to me?” I know that I don’t deserve it. I have never done anything that
spectacular to earn it. Yet, I can see His favor & blessing all over my life.
I believe that this passage has something to do with it.
Jesus said that our light is meant to
be seen. I give all the glory to Him. He has done great things in my life. I
get to reap such incredible blessings because of His GREAT LOVE. He causes me
to burn for Him. It brings me great pleasure to let His light shine in &
through me.
I can’t hide what He has done in my
life.
1. He
saved me.
2. He
healed.
3. He
turned my life around.
4. He
delivered me from drugs.
5. He
gave me back my family & added to it.
6. He
gave a sound mind.
7. He
washed away years of failures & shame.
This makes me want to shout, “GLORY TO
GOD”!!! I can’t keep it in. I have to tell people what God has done for me
& what He wants to do for them. There is this old song that says:
It is no secret, what God can do
What He's done for others, He'll do for you
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you
It is no secret, what God can do
What He's done for others, He'll do for you
With arms wide open, He'll pardon you
It is no secret, what God can do
This is letting your light shine. It is not being afraid to
tell others how your life turned around. It is telling others who turned your
life around. But most importantly, it is letting others see by your actions
that your life is TRULY turned around. Let them see the new life & not just
lip service. This speaks volumes to others. They may not understand all the
bible verses that you know but they can see the changes in you. That is letting
your light shine.
Do you want to be a soul winner? I know that you do. Start
letting your light shine. The fact of the matter is this—you were created for
God glory. Nothing brings Him greater glory than to see you shine for Him. It
brings Him honor.
Proverbs 10:5
5 A wise youth harvests in
the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
You have a story
to tell. You have a light that others need to see. Let today be the day that
you choose to let your light shine. It isn’t difficult. Here are a couple
things you can do before the day is over to let others see your light.
1. Pray for somebody that you cross paths with today.
2. Give a word of encouragement to someone who is down.
3. Help somebody that is struggling.
There is plenty of opportunity to let your light shine. Be
intentional about it. Be alert & take advantage of every opportunity that
presents itself. If you do, there is a good chance that revival will start in
your life.
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