God has given us the tools to succeed in this journey we are on. Are you able to say how are you doing today? Are you able to talk with people and give them words of encouragement? Are you able to help someone with a task? Are you able to give someone a ride? Are you able to pray with someone? Are you able to give someone money Pay it forward? These are some examples that you can be a light in this world.
Keeping your strength and your spirit fed and healthy is key to continually be that light in this dark world. So lets take a look at ways you can keep yourself built up. Read the word of God.
YLT, Rom 10:17
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
ASV, Matt 5:14-15-16
14 Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house. 16 Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
ASV, John 12:44-45-46
44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. 45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. 46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
Being around other Christians that read the word will build you up also.
ASV, Prov 27:17
17 Iron sharpeneth iron;
So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Being around other Christians helps us stand firm in what we believe so we can be that light people see. So reading the word, fellowshipping with others we have went over. What else can we do? Pray!
ASV, Ps 66:18-19-20
18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear: 19 But verily God hath heard; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, Who hath not turned away my prayer, Nor his lovingkindness from me.
ASV, Mark 11:24
24 Because of this I say to you, all whatever -- praying -- ye do ask, believe that ye receive, and it shall be to you.
ASV, Phil 4:4-5-6-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
ASV, 2Cor 4:5-6
5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Never give up! Do not give up being a light to those around you God has called you to be that light in the darkness people are in. So now go out and do don’t hold back press on toward the goal God has given us.
Lord I ask for a special prayer for anyone reading this that you would give them a holy boldness and the words and the actions they need to be a light in this world and to have strength like never before let Jesus shine through in all we do and all we are in Jesus Name I pray Amen
Pastor Kent Furch