Let it Shine with Good Works

Scripture:

Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven".

Observation:

Jesus is speaking and telling his followers that they should be like cities set on hills that cannot be hidden. He was letting them know that they were the light of the world and that they should not hide that light. I notice here that it does say to let it shine "before men". It also shows us that the demonstration of the light is in our good works, which in turn glorify our Father in heaven.

Application:

God wants us to demonstrate good works in our lives because our good works bring Him glory. He also wants those good works to be apparent before the world. People all around us should see us as people of good works, good attitudes, good helps, etc. They should see God's people as people who are lighting up the world by doing good deeds for others. People are won to the Lord by our love and good works more than by our preaching. We must work on being good at living our lives, then proclaiming why we live our lives that way.

Prayer:

Lord, let Your light shine through my life today. Put me in a place where I can do a good deed for someone and be a blessing to them. Let me be a good reflection of my Father and bring Him glory!

Amen