January 17, 2025
Bringing Hope to Everyday Life
Matthew 5:13-16
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Jesus calls us to be salt and light in the world – to bring the flavor of His love and the illumination of His truth into every aspect of our lives. This is what it means to bring hope to everyday life. It's not just about grand gestures, but about consistently reflecting Christ's character in our daily interactions, decisions, and attitudes. Today, prayerfully consider your spheres of influence – your workplace, neighborhood, family, or social circles. How can you intentionally bring hope into these spaces? Ask God to show you specific ways to be His ambassador of hope. Remember, as you live out your faith with authenticity and love, you become a beacon of hope in a world desperately in need of it.
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