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I Am a Light
“You are the light of the world. . . . Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
When Jesus, by his Spirit, comes into our lives through faith, we undergo a transformation. Our spiritual life is changed as we become new creatures in Christ. As new creations, we transition from being self-serving to being self-giving. We radiate the light and life of Jesus wherever we go.
In Matthew 5, Jesus uses two simple yet profound metaphors—light and salt—to illustrate this personal transformation and the new role we take on in our daily living. Light is life-giving. It brings warmth, energy, and clarity to any situation. When Jesus’ power flows through us, we become a catalyst for positive change in our surroundings.
This doesn’t mean we are like the sun—generating light on our own. We are more like the moon, reflecting the light of Jesus so that others don’t have to stumble in the darkness of this world.
However, if we hide our light under a bowl, if we try to keep Jesus to ourselves, we make ourselves ineffective. And, worse, people will remain stuck in darkness, blinded by sin. For the sake of the world that Jesus came to save, we need to break out of our holy huddles and shine brightly for Jesus.
Lord and Savior, thank you for shining your radiant light into our hearts and warming us with your love. Help us never to underestimate the impact we can have when we allow you to shine through us. Amen.
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TOP 3 THINGS TO KNOW FOR THIS FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY:
1) Free Will offering's are used at Pastor's discretion to help one of our member families! We will collect a free will offering this Sunday. If you have questions on ways to donate please talk with Brad Long, Amanda or Pastor.
2) Congregational Meeting February 15, after worship. Breakfast sandwiches will be served, so please pitch in something else like pastries, donuts, fruit. Thank you in advance. There is a sign up on table in narthex/lobby!
3) Gordon Keller, Bobbie Moore, and Joyce Yockey thank you for your prayers as they rest at home with medical needs. (apologies if I missed someone).
**Special Note- As of 2/2 the city of Speedway is on a "Boil Water" notice due to water main breaks around town. One of those came from old MCL restaurant building into our parking lot. Please watch your step around the building.
Peace, Pastor Doug