MAY 7
MATTHEW 6:1_to be seen of them…
Take heed (pay attention) to one simple word – seen. Your righteousness can be seen just like your light. Your light draws and guides to truth and freedom. There is another way to use light – to attract attention to you. This clarifies not doing your righteousness before men.
If your purpose for righteousness is to receive praise – you missed the mark. Showing acts of mercy, charitable giving, giving more than receiving, should all be done to bring glory to God. Any honor belongs to the One who taught you to live in righteousness.
The purpose of being light is not to shine on you, but on Jesus – the Light of the World!
You can’t save anyone – even yourself. You can’t bring anyone out of darkness. The light that shines from acts of righteousness reflects Jesus’ light. He saves. He brings out of darkness. He possesses the power to transform lives, break bondages, heal broken hearts, and when in His will, to heal diseased bodies.
If your light doesn’t reflect Jesus’ light – it’s the wrong light.
PRAYER
Loving Jesus, Please help me not to let my light shine on me, but on You. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ wants me to shine for Him—I will!
The Works of Her Hands 