Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
God’s work is done; He has made us to be the light of this world. What’s left is for us to do our part, and God cannot do that for us, nor can our brothers or sisters do that. Everyone who is the light must allow the light to shine. It is one thing for people to block your light or try to hide your light from shining, and it’s another thing to block or hide that light by yourself. So what is stopping us from allowing that light to shine? Do we think maybe our families, communities, or colleagues don’t need that light? Well, newsflash: where there is darkness, there is a need for light.
Matthew 5:16 (ESV): 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.
Yeah, we are doing good works, but people are not giving God the glory. Why? Because our light is not shining before others. The world is already full of people who boast in their work and who think they are all-powerful. Until our light shines before others, our good works are no different from those who are not the light. You don’t need to be the light for your good works to be seen, but you need to allow your light to shine if you want your good works to be seen and your Father to receive glory.
There is a need for light. People are in desperate need of seeing the light shining, and when that light is so near, it makes a significant difference. Until we make it a matter of urgency or a part of our daily lives, we won’t feel the need to allow our light to shine.
Takeaway: Ponder the title of this bread and write things down, and see what steps you can take to consistently do things that glorify God, unless you want the glory to be given to you.
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Ameni!
Amen : Thanks for the daily bread 🙏