By craigdepuy on
10/25/2010 7:40 AM
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Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5: 14 -15
Is my spending time in prayer with the Lord visible to others? Do I reflect the examples Christ has set before me?
If we want to spread hope and joy, if we want people to know Jesus Christ, let’s tell others! We are Christians! You may be the only Jesus someone will ever meet. The only thing that’s separating them from us is that we are forgiven. Our problems are no less tragic. Our lives no less complicated. Our burdens are no less heavy. The difference is that as Christians we have Someone who will go the distance with us- the Lord.
It’s in the darkest places, after all, that the grace of God shines most brightly. That is where people begin to see Him. By our scars we are recognized...