MORNING MANNA          4-12-24

 
The Bible is clear. We cannot please God without serving Him, and we can’t serve Him without serving others.It is through the Spirit of God working in the people of God that others are brought to God.

One of the best examples of how God uses people is found in our text which says,”Ye are the light of the world”. That doesn’t mean we produce the light. We can only project light. Those who receive “the Light”(Christ) reflect it to others- as the moon does the sun.

We live in a sin darkened world and we are the light. It doesn’t say we are “a” light, as though there are others. True spiritual light comes only by way of Christians who reflect the light by their “good works”( Matt.5:16).

We talk much about witnessing, speaking to others about Christ, but we seem to forget that witnessing is more than speaking- it is also shining. What we are often speaks louder than what we say. Light doesn’t make a sound, but it speaks volumes! We let our light shine by serving others ( Phil.2:12-15).

Your service shines so as to cause the deaf to hear and the blind to see. Never underestimate the power of a godly example. A life of light can melt hard hearts, convince critics, give hope to the helpless, lift up the fallen, delight the discouraged, open the eyes of the blind, and guide the lost.

You don’t have to be an eloquent speaker, educated scholar, talented singer, etc. to shine. Just help somebody and you will get their attention. A life of light will continue to speak even as your lifeless body lies in the ground. Long after the days of your life your light lingers on leading the lives of others. They might forget your exhortation but they will remember your example. Remember, light shines without making a sound!

However, a life of light is possible only if we “have the light life”, which is Christ (John 8:12). Without out Him we can do nothing(John 15.).- HDS  

David Stone  
Lakeway Baptist Church  
Humble,Tx.