Sharing God’s love through actions and behavior.
Scripture: Jesus
said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
Do you have the chance to talk about your faith? But what if
they won’t listen? What if you can get in trouble starting conversations about
Jesus?
In His love, God instructed us on how to be His Message,
before even using words: “live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then
even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior,
and they will give honor to God” (1 Peter 2:12). How can this look in your
life?
IN YOUR HOME :
One of the best ways to have a thriving, godly household is
to show the Fruit of the Spirit: “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). Can
you imagine the impact your family or household could have on your community
when they see you interacting this way? Godly families are able to work
together for the Lord as they “submit to one another out of reverence for
Christ” (Ephesians 5:21).
IN YOUR CHURCH :
Jesus told His
followers, “your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My
disciples” (John 13:35). The Bible encourages us to “get rid of all evil
behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech”
(I Peter 2:1). Instead, church members can “think of ways to motivate one
another to acts of love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24).
IN YOUR WORLD :
Every time you work
with others, you can “work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord,
not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23). We might not like things we have to
do, but we can behave in ways that honor the Lord -- even when we disagree with
someone. Remember, Jesus taught us to “let your light shine before others, so
that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father Who is in
Heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
Living for God and redirecting praise and attention to Him
brings Him glory. It also gives you a chance to be a powerful witness when
people wonder what makes you so different. Remember: good works can’t earn
salvation, so they aren’t enough to bring someone to faith. But they can give
you an opportunity to share the “reason for your hope” (1 Peter 3:15).
PRAY : that God will enable you to live life in your home,
church, and community as a testimony to His Gospel.
(Adapted from : ‘winning
others without a word’ by Hope in Godlife.com)
