Let Your Light Shine

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”Matthew 5:16

Several years ago, I was sitting with some friends discussing all kinds of issues. It was one of those late night sessions where we were talking about anything and everything.

So the subject of Christianity came up and they asked the question, “What is a Christian?” And as we began to bat around the idea a bit, one after another gave her opinion on what a Christian is. After a few hours of not really getting anywhere, one woman stopped the conversation dead when she said, “A Christian is Brenda Driggers.” Now, Brenda was a friend who was known for her kindness and willingness to go the extra mile for others because of her faith in Christ.

I wonder how that conversation would go if your friends were having a discussion over coffee and asked, “What is a Christian?” Would anybody mention your name? Are you so identified with Jesus Christ that people know who you are and what you believe?

Being a Christian is more than just lip service. It’s living your life in such a way that others see a difference in you. So as you go throughout your life, let others see God’s grace and love in you!