Love God Greatly - Abiding in Jesus: Bearing Fruit That Lastsنموونە

Week 1: Abiding in Jesus: Trusting the Gardener’s Work

Letting Our Light Shine Before Others

Read: Matthew 5:16

SOAP: Matthew 5:16

"In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven." (NET)

Into the Text

The Light that we are called to shine through our lives is not for others to better see us, but to better see Christ. When we abide in Jesus, our lives begin to reflect His Light, shining in a world that desperately needs to see Him. This Light is the evidence of God's Love within us, transforming our lives and radiating out to bless those around us.

As we learn to abide in Jesus, something beautiful happens: gratitude begins to overflow in our hearts. We start to see God's Goodness in every moment. Praise becomes part of our daily rhythm. It’s not just a quick "thank you" here and there but a deep and constant awareness of and gratitude for His Presence.

Our lives become a testimony of God's Faithfulness, a Light that points others to His Love. It's shown in acts of kindness, forgiving those who've wronged us, speaking comfort into someone's pain, and choosing humility over pride. When we abide in Christ, we find that our good deeds are simply the natural overflow of His Love in us.

Sweet friend, your Light may seem small at times, but Jesus assures us that God uses every act of faithfulness and obedience to bring Him Glory. The impact of your abiding life goes far beyond what you can see or even imagine. When we choose to live as a Light for Him, we're part of something Eternal, pointing others to the source of all Light—Jesus Himself, the Light of the World.

Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping me to abide in You each day, allowing Your Love and Goodness to shine through me. May my life draw others to know and praise You. Amen.