Week 2 | Day 3 | Shine Brightly

Command:

Let Your Light Shine. Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)

Read:

“For you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light— for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth— trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention. But all things being exposed by the light are made visible. For everything made visible is light, and for this reason it says: ‘Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!’” Ephesians 5:7-14 (NET)

Reflect:

Have you ever met someone who is just “too nice”? Because I have! And in all honesty, I was so skeptical about this individual because of how nice she was to me and to everyone around her. Multiple times, I caught myself thinking: 'There's no way she's that nice!' I doubted her integrity and intentions when, in reality, this incredible individual was simply allowing the light of Jesus to shine brightly through her everywhere she went.

We all have an invitation from Jesus to shine his light brightly everywhere we go. We can let his light shine by living a life where we allow ourselves to be led by goodness, righteousness, and truth. We can choose to be light or darkness during our conversations, and through our actions where we live, work, and play. So, let's make people around us wonder: “How is [your name] so nice?”

React:

How is God inviting you to be the light everywhere you go - where you live, work, and play? Maybe with a specific group of people or a specific person?

Pray:

Father God, thank you for the beautiful invitation that you have given us to lean into your presence and allow you to transform us into the light of the world. May we reflect your love, grace, and goodness everywhere we go. In Jesus' name, amen.