You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

Yesterday while at work, I took a break from the office grind and sat on a park bench and looked out over the lake. It was a very tranquil setting for sure! As I looked around, I noticed this small plant growing in the crack of the wooden bench. I thought to myself how did that seed get here and how was it thriving out of a wood bench. And then God began to speak to me.

As Christians, God often plants us in places that we don’t understand and question how we can survive when there is nothing around to sustain us. I can assure you if God has planted you there He has a purpose and is more than able to equip you with everything you need to shine your light into the darkest of places around you. Maybe you are in a very difficult marriage, a hostile work environment or your neighborhood isn’t the safest place to be. Trust God in everything and let that light shine bright.

One thing I noticed with that plant, it stood out! There was nothing around  but wood and this little plant stood all alone. You might be the ONLY Christian in your home, work place or neighborhood…shine bright. Your life will stand out and you will become the center of everyone’s attention. Live the Christian qualities God has instructed for you in the bible. You may want to return evil to those evil people around you, turn the other cheek. You may want to avoid them, Jesus willingly walked to His place of death. He remained obedient to the very end and look what His life did for mankind, that’s you too!

There is NOTHING easy in this world for the child of God. We are called to stand apart and shine our light by our actions, words and show the love of Christ. Without you, how will they know Christ? Hang in there friend, your mission is not completed until you take your last breath. Shine bright for the world to see Jesus! God bless!