January 19 - Shine, Do Good Works, Glorify God

Easy job description! 

“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, ESV) 

Jesus knows He has encountered people with His goodness!  They have seen His good works: water turned to wine, boats filled with fish, and everyone present healed.  Now, He invites them—and us—to partner with Him. 

Here is your job description, Jesus say: “Shine!” Be happy. Be joyful.  Smile at people! Treat them how you want to be treated.  Do good works! Demonstrate kindness, give encouragement, be compassionate, and heal people!  
If you do those first two—shine and do good works—people will glorify God!  You will inspire them to do the same, bringing more glory to my Father!  Be a living testimony of His goodness.  Let Him shine and do good works through you!

Prayer:  “Jesus, help me let my light burn bright and work through me to heal others.”

Pause & Reflect:  Think of different ways you can both let your light shine and do good works.