Let Your Light Shine

"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

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite passages. Unfortunately, the Christian church has been reduced to worshiping their king within the four walls of their church. They have allowed the world to dictate that we worship and meet on Sunday mornings between 9 and 12. I love how this verse stresses that we let our light (Jesus) shine BEFORE all men. That means we need to get outside the church walls and allow our light to shine brightly for the world to see.

I also like how it stresses before men. It doesn't say to let your light shine among your Christian brothers and sisters. It says before men and doesn't limit it. The vast majority of those attending church are already saved. If you want to evangelize efficiently, we need to get out among the world and let your light shine there. We need to put aside our fears, our feelings of inadequacy and our past failures and walk the walk that God created us for. We need to step up and let God use us to further His Kingdom!

Get out in the streets, get out in the schools, get out in the parks and LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!!!