Tues., Feb. 28
Mt. 5: 16. LET IT SHINE
Did you ever stop to notice, this is a command? “Let your light shine...” is not just a cute song. It isn't just a pretty picture of a candle or a lighthouse on a greeting card. It isn't a sunshiny day. It is a command to stand out. Be different. Shine the light of God's love around you.
Happily, we've recently seen quite a demonstration of letting one's light shine, as we watched and heard all the media flap over Tim Tebow's faith. I'm taking the young man at his word: he is a believer, lover, and follower of Jesus. May we be as brave, trusting Our Lord to give us timely words as we stand up for our faith. It may take some setting aside of pride. In fact, the Lord may lead us out of our (oh-so-precious) comfort zone. So be it.
Prayer: Lord, let me not prize comfort...it's easier to just not be noticed...but that's not my calling. Forgive my selfishness, and nudge me forward at the right times, that I may shine Your light into my little corner of the world. Amen.
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