By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - NIV
As salt of the earth and light of the world, we bring forth the qualities of God into the world. As the Holy Spirit shapes and molds our character, we bear fruit that reflects the nature of God. When this work is fully done, whatever is seen in us is what is seen in God. We shine His light and people enjoy the fruit and glorify God. Let’s live with this awareness.
To represent God is a solemn responsibility not to be taken lightly! Paul said we are Christ’s ambassadors as we appeal to people to be reconciled to God (2 Cor 5:18-20). We speak what God would personally speak. He entrusts us to represent His kingdom on earth as ambassadors represent their countries in another country. Such responsibilities are not given to rebellious individuals, but to loyalists who will not bring shame. How would you assess yourself as God’s representative on earth?
Jesus perfectly did this when He said He did nothing except what the Father told Him to do. As He concluded the mission, He told the Father that He had completed the work assigned to Him and had brought glory to God. He is our perfect example. Let’s allow Him do His work in us so much so that our whole being reflects Him. I pray we speak as He spoke when we finish our work on earth!
John 5:19 "Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does."
John 17:4 "I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do."
Shalom children of God