Thought For The Day
This morning I will speak at a Baccalaureate service in Jacksonville, FL. My burden is to convey to these graduates and all in attendance that name the name of Christ to receive the truth of Jesus' words in this passage.
Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under a bushel, but on a lamp stand; and it gives light unto all that are in the house. (16) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
There are statements that Jesus makes about us that do not require our permission or approval. He does not ask for our acknowledgment of the truth of what He says, He just states it as fact. Jesus says to me and to all who name His name that we ARE the light of the world. We are light, not because we want to be or because we think we are good enough to be; He just says we are. I remember some years ago a discussion began by a comment made by basketball great Charles Barclay that he was not a role model, just a basketball player. Most argued that he was a role model simply by the nature of his fame and notoriety and he should just embrace this responsibility. This is the same thing we see here, we ARE light. This is our job, our responsibility, our calling. This is what Jesus says we are and we must embrace this privileged duty today. Light reveals a character. We reveal the character of Jesus Christ!Application
Let you light shine today for Jesus. Tell someone about Him through your life and word. The world will provide the opportunities, Jesus has provided the sufficiency; you must provide the obedience.
