Pastor Ben’s Ponderings

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”         (Matthew 5:16)

These are the words of Jesus’ teaching to His disciples on the mountain, often referred to as the Beatitudes or Sermon on the Mount. This verse speaks to every believer. In this life, our motives are constantly being examined by a multitude of people and sometimes are misunderstood. Our challenge must be to examine ourselves to make certain that our deeds and actions and attitudes are not to gain applause or to please others but to bring glory to the Father.

We are reminded that Jesus said, “You are the light of the world” (vs. 14). Light destroys darkness and detects evil. The darker it gets, the more evident the light. We are told not to hide our light but to let it shine; therefore, lets us boldly use our gifts and talents in spreading the good news of the gospel. What a precious encouragement given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ!