“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out God to the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” (MSG)

Jesus said, “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.” What kind of good works? Patience and courtesy in stressful situations, gracious attitudes in the midst of difficulty, stopping and saying thank you, apologizing when wrong, taking time to help someone in need? Those are the kind of simple acts that make our Father look glorious.

Chuck Swindoll writes, “I don’t see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It’s all an open place of service before God.

Recently I had a delightful talk with a keen-thinking young man at our church. As we visited, I asked him about his future plans. ‘Well, I’ve just graduates from Law School,’ he said. When I asked how he hoped to use his training, he replied, ‘I want to be a man of integrity who practices law.’”

Whether you’re a judge or a janitor, the same God who used David’s sling, Moses’ rod and the widow’s mite will use you for His glory if only you will give yourself to Him fully, and determine to make Our Father look glorious in all you do. Whatever your position in life, live for God! Shine brightly for Jesus, always.

Related Text:

James 2:14-26