PastorEric 13Feb2022

Pastor Eric's Words of Redemption

Bible verse:

Matthew 5:14-16 KJV

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

My take for today:

You are a light in this world of darkness and shamelessness.

My prayer:

I am light and a city on a hill.

Lord, I am what You declare me to be in this world of darkness and shamelessness heading for the kingdom of darkness. 

Father, help me by Your grace to live up to this "spectacle of excellence" and shine brightly for Your glory; in Jesus' name, Amen.

Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in 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, their generous Father in heaven.  

[Matthew 5:14-16 MSG]