You Are The Light Of The World!
“You are the salt of the earth…..
You are the light of the world.”
~ Matthew 5: 13- 16
In our very complex, confused and divergent era, it is very
difficult at times to narrow down the qualities that make us to be the “salt”
and “light” of the world!
Without an iota of doubt, Christians in the practice of our
faith have been overwhelmed with how often we fall short of our calling as
disciples of Jesus Christ, and the most unfortunate aspect is the realization
that some of these negative actions are perpetuated through an act of
ignorance.
The prophet Isaiah today shares in our concerns and through
divine prophesy was able to itemize what is needed to be the “salt” and “light”
of the world. On our own, we can do nothing, however if we turn to God, the
same Almighty will not deny us, but more than willing to offer us his grace and
divine providence, mercy and perseverance to achieve the goals for which we are
call upon to exercise for the sake of our faith in him.
Thus says the LORD:
Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the
homeless poor. Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not
refuse to help your own relatives.
8 “Then my favor will
shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed. I
will always be with you to save you; my presence will protect you on every
side. 9 When you
pray, I will answer you. When you call to me, I will respond.
“If you put an end to oppression, to every gesture of contempt,
and to every evil word; 10 if you
give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness
around you will turn to the brightness of noon.
Whatever environment you find yourself, God is asking you
today to be the “salt” and “light” of the world.
Whenever you allow love, rather than hate to guide your
actions, you are the light of Jesus
Whenever you act justly and with mercy and compassion, you
are the light of Jesus
Whenever you support the poor and fill their poverty with
you joy, you are the light of Jesus
Whenever you recognize others pains and self to resolve or
reduce them, you are the light of Jesus
Whenever you treat immigrants and strangers as your own
family, you are the light of Jesus
Whenever you stand with the downtrodden and helpless, you are
the light of Jesus
Whenever you say no to racism, dogmatism and inhumanity, you
are the light of Jesus
Whenever you see the poverty and humility of Jesus in
mankind, you are the light of Jesus
Whenever you forgive your brother, you are the light of
Jesus
Whenever you pray for your “enemies” too, you are the light
of Jesus
Whenever you sacrifice for others, you are the light of
Jesus
Whenever you become an instrument of grace to others, you
are the light of the world.
In order to be a Christian, you must become poor- that is
empty of pride and become full of humility, and then Jesus Christ can come in
and dwell with you and fill you with his grace, which will enable you to be the
“salt” and “light” of the world.
Therefore, as you step out today, let the Holy Spirit
permeate your heart and help you to see JESUS CHRIST in everyone irrespective
of their religion, greed and orientation, their color or race, their academic
or social status and political inclinations.
Go out and become the light that Jesus Christ want you to
be, so that through you, many might be given the second chance of knowing the
infinite goodness and love of the almighty God who created man and woman and
the entire universe.
God bless you. Amen
@Focusinlove
Isaiah 58: 7- 10, Psalm 112, I Corinthians 2: 1-5, Matthew
5: 13 - 16
