A Call for Repentance - Day 8: Forgive me Lord for not letting my light shine in the midst of a dark world.

“No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:15-16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Most Christians would agree on the importance of personal evangelism. But, whether they do it or not, is another consideration. However, evangelism—in terms of a spoken testimony—is not what is being addressed for today.

Today we are reflecting on the times we have failed to do good, when we could’ve done good. And, as we see in our opening scripture, doing that good work could have brought glory to our Heavenly Father.

Now, of course we don’t do good deeds to be seen of men. As a matter of fact, doing so, robs our reward from the Lord.

““Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

We must do good works because our Lord has commanded that we do good works. Yes! We do good works in His name (as a conduit of His goodness), under His authority (as an act of obedient service), and for His glory (as reflections of His goodness and kindness).

The simplest gesture of kindness, the smallest act of mercy or goodness, can help light the way to the One Who is good.

Let’s repent for failing to reflect the goodness of God and more earnestly look for ways in which we can do good. In so doing, we can be part of bringing the light of God into a dark world by lighting the corner where we are.

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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