It is Too Light a Thing

We are not called to earn the status of salvation - it is a free gift to all who believe in the name of Jesus. We have been called to share this salvation and serve others as a testimony to what God has done in our life. We do not do this in our own strength, but the joy of the Lord is our strength. People need to hear the gospel or else how will they be saved? We are a witness to the world in all we do. We bear the name of Christ and I pray that others will be able to see Christ shine through all we do and say.

Matthew 5:14-16

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." 

Don't try to hide your light, but be a bright light shining on top of a hill in this dark generation. Represent Christ in your daily life by serving heartily (Colossians 3:23), honouring those in authority (1 Peter 2:13-26), rejoicing always (Philippians 4:4), giving cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9), looking to the needs of others, speaking kindly (Matthew 12:33-37), not being anxious but letting your thoughts be on what is true and honourable (Philippians 4:6-9). Go the second mile and be radiant in whatever you do - do it for the glory of God.

Isaiah 49:6

“It is too light a thing that you should be my servant
to raise up the tribes of Jacob
and to bring back the preserved of Israel;
I will make you as a light for the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”

God has caused his light to shine upon us and enables us who walk in the light to shine that light before others. Our goal should be that what we do should cause more to give glory to [our] Father who is in heaven. Jesus is Light and he has made his light shine on us - only in his light do we see light. We who were dwelling in darkness have seen a great light. Let your life shine out brightly to all who you meet.

~ Those who look to him are radiant (Psalm 34)
~ And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and exult, because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. (Isaiah 60)
~ Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. (Psalsm 97)
~ [Jesus] “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8)
~ God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (1 John 1)