Reflecting Gods Light
Jesus said,
"In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven" Matthew 5:16.
The apostle Peter writes,
"Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." 1 Peter 2:11,12.
This is something we a believers need to take to heart. The world is looking at us and it is through the lense of our words and deeds that people will see God and Christ Jesus.
Francis of Assisi wrote,
"The deeds you do
may be the only sermon some persons will hear today"
Francis of Assisi.
Our lives should reflect the Love of God at all times. We should be loving those around us the way God loves us, unconditionally. We should be exhibiting what the apostle Paul calls the fruit of the spirit,
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control...." Galatians 5:22, 23b.
If you claim to be a true follower of Christ Jesus what do people see when they look at your words and deeds?
Do you show the fruit of the Spirit to those around you?
Do you truly reflect the Light of God to those around you?
Please think about it.
