Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:11-16
Focus Verse: Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
The year 2020 has been a very difficult year for so many people around the world. The pandemic has brought about many hardships. Since we have never seen a pandemic like this in our lifetime, people and governments around the world are unsure of how to handle this problem. But this virus did not catch God by surprise. God knew this virus was coming long ago, and we have seen how God is using this virus to accomplish His purposes. Jesus said His Church is a light to the world and that light is set on a hill and will not be hidden.
I am reminded of the "light on a hill" when I go to the ocean. I remember a very tall and thin house with a strong bright light on the top. It is called a “lighthouse”. When there are storms out in the ocean the lighthouse will guide the ships and boats safely into the harbor without running aground.
We are in the middle of the storm with this pandemic. Let us look to The Light of the world. The Church of Christ is unstoppable. This pandemic will not stop God's Word from going forth. Sometimes the future doesn’t look very bright. Right now our culture seems very dark spiritually. As believers we are called to live in this ungodly world, and sometimes we are tempted to give up and quit fighting against the forces of evil that are around us. We wonder how can we effectively share the good news of the Gospel that Jesus called us to proclaim? Let’s never forget that Jesus gave us a command to impact this world as both salt and light as His ambassadors. So how can we do that? The answer lies in where our power comes from. Our power comes from The One who created the universe and He cares about us deeply. We can’t do this in our own power, but we tap into our God who has limitless power. God will give His church all the power and resources necessary to complete His purpose and plan. So align yourself with God’s unstoppable church today where we can receive unlimited power, so that nothing can stop us from completing the plan He has for us.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
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