No More Secrets ...

 Today's Readings: OT - Genesis 4 / NT - Matthew 5:1-16

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, 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 5:14-16

A number of years ago, Sen. Bernie Sanders, wrote to the head of the National Security Agency demanding  to know if the agency secretly gathered intelligence on members of Congress. Hmm... could this mean that there are secrets in congress? The general idea of electing congressmen is to have someone who will openly express the concerns of the constituency. Representatives were never intended to do business in secret.

We are representatives of the Kingdom of God. As "ambassadors for Christ" (2 Corinthians 5:20)  we have been sent forth to be a light in our world. As Jesus taught, we are to let our light shine openly so others will see and glorify God. To be a hidden Christian is a contradiction of terms and goes against the general idea of our calling. Representatives of Christ were never intended to do ministry in secret.

As you move forward into the New Year, do you have plans to "Tell the World that you're a Christian"? Are people aware of your faith in the work place, classroom, neighborhood and family? Does your conduct and conversation shine for Jesus? Would it take an N.S.A. investigation to  discover that you represent the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?

 Tomorrow's Readings: OT - Genesis 5 / NT - Matthew 5:17-30