January 24, 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.
As followers of Christ, we're called to be salt and light in the world. This means bringing the hope of the gospel into our everyday interactions. It's not just about grand gestures, but about how we conduct ourselves in our daily lives - at work, in our neighborhoods, with our families. How can you be more intentional about shining Christ's light today? Perhaps it's through an act of kindness, a word of encouragement, or simply by living with integrity in challenging situations. Remember, you may be the only Bible some people ever read. Ask God to help you live in a way that makes others curious about the hope you have in Christ.
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