Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.Looking at the photograph we might say, "isn't it beautiful the way the sun casts a warm glow on everything?"
When people look at us, what do they see, what do they say?
On some days, they might say of me, "she's got a short fuse." They might say I'm boring or grumpy or goofy, depending my my mood and circumstances. If we are to draw people to the Son, we need to cast the right light, so that God is glorified.
Paul said in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 be joyful always, pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances.
If we're always praying and giving thanks regardless of what's going on in our lives, naturally we'll be joyful. That joy radiates the light of Christ, shines His brilliance in a dark world.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Isn't it beautiful the way the Son casts a warm glow on everything?
Lord, help us to remember to pray without ceasing, to give thanks no matter what, so that our joy will be a warm glow casting the love of Jesus over the world, illuminating the glory of God. In Your name we pray, amen.
