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

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Isaiah 58: 7- 10, Psalm 112, I Corinthians 2: 1-5, Matthew 5: 13 - 16