A Light in the Midst of Darkness
by Creflo Dollar (Taken from: http://change.creflodollarministries.org/site/1002/alightinthemidstofdarkness.aspx)
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck-measure but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. —Jesus, Matthew 5:14-16 (The Amplified Bible)
Whether you are in a school or job setting, let me assure you, unbelievers are reading you like a book. Understand that people who do not know your God will probably not pick up the Bible and read it. But they will study your life, even from afar. You may not know who they are or what they do, but they notice you. And my prayer is that what they see in you will ignite within them a desire to enter a personal relationship with God.
This is why it is vitally important that we live the life of victory God has planned for His people. There is a reason why He blesses us. God wants us to find a way to do good things for others. He is looking for true Christians who can be a light in this dark world.
As a Christian, you may find that God often leads you into settings with many non-Christians. At times, you may look around and discover that you are the only Believer in certain places. Instead of becoming offended by everything that is going on around you, ask the Lord: is there something you want me to do here? Many times, God wants to use you to be a witness to people who do not know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
God wants His people to operate by His power and love on a day-to-day basis (John 13:35). In the grocery stores, malls, salons, barber shops, restaurants, on our jobs, etc., our lives should stand out, like a flashlight in a dark room. People everywhere should see Christians as loving, extraordinary people who change their immediate environment.
Our lives should exemplify that of a conqueror who constantly wins with tenacity and courage. This is why God wants us to meditate on His Word day and night. Then we are able to do what He says, and therefore, deal wisely in the world, making our way prosperous (Joshua 1:8). His Word is the origin of our prosperity. It is the origin of our financial stability, our healed bodies, our blessed families, and our overall success in life. As we live successful lives, we must always be mindful of who our source is. God blesses us to live successful lives so that we are empowered to bless others (Deuteronomy 8:18). When we let our lights shine, we prove to the world (or society) that there is a God, and He is good! More importantly, as people of integrity, excellence, and success, we serve as a part of His big, soul-winning plan! Let your light shine brightly for all to see.
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