Daily Devotionals

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. ¹⁶ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Mat.5:14-16).

Christ portrays us as salt and light and emphasises on our potential to change society. Sometimes we shy away from our duty, but our light is to be seen. There is no place for private Christianity. The Christian is to be thrown into society where there will be persecution and rejection, but God has made us salt and light. When you are placed in that kind of environment, your presence makes a change. The idea of keeping your Christian faith private is totally unscriptural. Do you know why unbelievers want us to keep our faith private? Because they are scared of our influence and our potential to change society once we arise and get on the move. They are frightened so they want to pass laws and restrict us and protect themselves from our influence as believers.

The Christian life is not to be lived inside of the church. Your life is to be lived in a society that is decaying, degenerating, full of darkness, evil, wickedness and sin. We are made for ministry, and we are agents of change. We are made to influence society which is in opposition to almighty God. As soon as you leave the doors of the church, your opportunity begins. It begins where you are rejected, disliked, and criticised. How much food can you season as long as you keep the salt in its container? Not any. The nations we live in are degenerating morally in every area. It’s not God’s fault. The main reason for this is that too many of God’s people have the misconception of who we are. What’s our nature? We are salt and light and we are therefore, to effect change. What’s happening in your office and workplace? Don’t quit because people in your office are unbelievers. That’s the reason why God put you there.  That’s your mission field.

• Thank you for reading our devotional on “We Are To Be Public With Our Christian Faith”.