Not long ago I went to a seamstress to have some clothing altered. As I entered her shop I was encouraged by what I saw on the walls. One sign read, We can mend your clothes but only God can mend your heart. Near it was a painting of Mary Magdalene weeping in anguish as the risen Christ was about to reveal Himself to her. Another sign asked, Need prayer? Let us pray with you.
The owner told me that she had run this small business for fifteen years. Weve been surprised how the Lord has worked here through the statements of faith we have posted in different places. A while back someone trusted Christ as their Savior right here. It is amazing to watch God work. I told her I too was a Christian and commended her for telling others about Christ in her workplace.
Not all of us are able to be so bold in our workplace, but we can find many creative and practical ways of showing others unexpected love, patience, and kindness wherever we are. Since leaving that shop, Ive been thinking about how many ways there are to live out our Lords statement: You are the light of the world (Matt. 5:14).
How can you be a light in your world? Read Truth With Love: Sharing the Story of Jesus by Ajith Fernando at discoveryseries.org/hp141.
Todays reading deals with the Beatitudes in our Lords Sermon on the Mount. Those who recognize their own spiritual bankruptcy will be helped as they seek first [Gods] kingdom and his righteousness (Matt. 6:33). The gift of Gods grace in our lives manifests itself in doing good to others, which brings glory to God (5:16). We are blessed by God so we can bless others.