“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” ⎯ Matthew 5:16
When was the last time you played a video game and thought to yourself, “Wow, the person who wrote the code for this game was incredible”? Or what about the last time you watched TV and thought, “The electricity that powers my TV is awesome”? Chances are, you haven’t had this experience very often, if ever. In most cases, we don’t really think about the source of the thing we’re enjoying. We’re too busy enjoying it.
But Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:16 point to the fact that this may not be the case when it comes to how other people see our lives.
Look, people notice your actions. If you live a life committed to God, people will notice. And here’s the cool part: they’ll know something is different about you. They’ll see your life, and they’ll be curious about what makes you different. And this curiosity will lead them to God.
You have the opportunity to draw people to God simply by the things you do and say. The opposite is true, as well. If you identify as a Christ-follower, yet live your life as if knowing Christ has never really changed you, then you can turn people away from God.
What will you choose? Will your identity point people toward God? Or away from Him?
—— This is the first of three devotions for this week based on our current youth group study on JESUS and identity. For more info, visit us at:
http://www.bwccog.org/classes/youth
We will be continuing this study for the next three weeks every Wednesday all through October! See you then!
Grace and peace,
Leon 🙂
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