Drawing Out The Word

23. Lower Lights for Christ

Scripture:

II Corinthians 4

Hymn:

"Share His Love"

Meditation: The old, familiar hymn begins, "Brightly beams our Father's mercy from the Lighthouse evermore, but to us He gives the keeping of the lights along the shore." Jesus is that "true Light, which lighteth every man." But, as He now resides at the Father's right hand, he has given a ministry to every believer on earth to burn as lower lights…  By Living an Honest Life (II Corinth. 4:1-2) "Actions speak louder than words," as the saying goes. So, our life and dealings with other people must exemplify the integrity expected of Christians who are obedient to God's Word.  By Preaching the Gospel of Christ (II Corinth. 4:3-6) Every believer is appointed to be a preacher of the Gospel. A lifestyle is only a true witness for Christ when it is followed by a verbal explanation of the Christ who empowers that life. An honest life makes the witness believable.  By Living in God's Strength (II Corinth. 4:7-15) When the lost person watches a believer endure through "impossible" circumstances, they stand in awe and wonder. "How did you ever make it through that?" they say. And, there the door is opened for a testimony of your faith in Christ and His power in your life. When our vessels are weak, God's power shines all the more. Share His Love by telling what the Lord has done for you, Share His Love by sharing of your Faith. And show the world that Jesus Christ is real to you, every moment, every day.