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What Do My Neighbors See?

2/10/2013

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What Do My Neighbors See?
 by Audrea Winbush Lott

 

 



1 Peter 2:12
12 Be careful how you live among your unbelieving neighbors. Even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will believe and give honor to God when he comes to judge the world. NLT

 1 Peter 2:12
12 Be careful how you behave among your unsaved neighbors; for then, even if they are suspicious of you and talk against you, they will end up praising God for your good works when Christ returns. TLB


 
Sometimes it seems that people just cannot find anything good to say about you.  But do you realize that your reaction or failure to react can speak volumes about the God to you serve?  When we are falsely accused, or when others just seem unable to find anything good to say about us, we have to realize that it is yet another opportunity for us to walk as Jesus would walk, and do what Jesus would do.  Many times, when the false accusations arise or the negative talk occurs, the enemy is trying to call you off your post, pull you away from your determination to serve the Lord no matter what comes your way, and keep you from walking in the victory path that has already been laid out for you. 

Don’t be moved when they talk about you because you excuse yourself when the dirty jokes are told, or you don’t go with them to the movie that shows too much skin or has language you don’t want to take into your spirit.  They may ostracize you because you won’t cut corners at work, but you choose to do your work as unto the Lord Himself.  You may be the one who refuses to talk about the boss or to gossip about your coworker.  You may willingly submit to the authority figures on your job even when it seems their requests are unfair.  In hard times, you choose not to do anything that might remotely look like you are not totally dependent on God, but instead you are constantly speaking out what you believe will come to pass in your life.  You know your God shall supply everything you need, you know the righteous have never been forsaken, and you know that God has a good life planned for you. 

Continue to stand.  Continue to be the light, the example, the witness who walks in the hope and the assurance that God’s Word will come to pass in your life.  As the light, the salt, the city that sits on the hill, we have an awesome responsibility to do our part in preparing the way for the return of Jesus Christ.  Whether or not you ever stand behind a pulpit, get a microphone in your hand, write a book, or sell tapes is really not important.  Those who see and interact with you on a daily basis are your audience and they are trying to find their way in this time of instability in our world system.  Make sure you are giving them a reason to praise your God because of the stand you take, honoring God by portraying his character in all that you do.

Prayer: “Father, Thank you for the opportunity to represent you on a daily basis.  I want others to see you in me and to know you as I do.  I choose to allow your glory to shine through my life.  Amen.”

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©2009, 2013 Audrea Winbush Lott


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How Bright Is Your Light?

2/3/2013

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How Bright Is Your Light?
by Audrea Winbush Lott

Matthew 5:14-16

14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”  NIV

You never know who is being affected by the way you carry yourself as a child of God.  You may tend to focus on the wrong things – comparing yourself to others, doubting whether or not you have anything to offer in terms of helping others, or simply feeling that nobody even notices you.  You may not have the right scriptures to quote, you may not have much to say at all, but you would be surprised at how the character of God shining through you can impact another person’s life.  A smile, a word of encouragement, living a lifestyle that exudes character and integrity – all of those things go a long way in the lives of those searching for the light that is within you.  Help them find their way by making sure that you don’t hide that light that is a part of who you are as a believer.

Recently, a high school friend of mine shared with me that I said something to him when we were seniors in high school that made him slow down some of his self destructive activities while he reevaluated his actions and pondered his future.  At that time, I didn’t have scriptures or any heavy revelations.  All I knew back then was that God loved us, Jesus died for us, and that God was concerned about us all.  I always tried to treat everyone as if they were important, no matter what their background, social status, or popularity.  That’s all I had.  Evidently, my light was shining on those with whom I came in contact, and on that one individual in particular the impact could not have been any greater.  Not only did my classmate make a change in his life, but he went on to complete Bible school many years before I did!  He is a Rhema Bible Training Center graduate, he has been trained and mentored by some of God’s best, and he is a pastor now, involved in inner city children’s ministry.  He loves every minute of his life and is making an impact on individuals and families.  His light is shining and those whom he impacts will in turn impact others.  Isn’t God awesome?

Don’t underestimate the brightness of your light.  Just let it shine.  Make sure it’s visible.  People are looking for the light in this dark world it so that they can find their way.  When our light shines, it is a testimony to the God we love and serve.  His glory shines through our lives if we are simply willing and obedient vessels.  He desires to use us all.  We are the light.  We cannot be hidden.  We are light that allows others to see the Father in us.  Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
 
Prayer: “Father, We yield ourselves to you today.  We commit ourselves to being the light you are calling for in this day and time so that others will be drawn to and give glory to you.  Amen.”

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© 2009, 2013 Audrea Winbush Lott



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