#light of the world

[heartsings77]

[thewordfortheday]

Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

In these verses Jesus describes our function as God’s people. In one word it is influence. When we live according to God’s word, we will have a profound influence on the world we live in.

Wherever there is light, darkness is dispelled.  In your corner of the world, you will be a ray of hope to those around you. People will know that the God you worship is truly amazing, just by looking at the way you live. 

Therefore reach out to those who are hurting and sad, those who are hopeless and destitute. Ignite a ray of hope in them. Give them a reason to smile.

[dramoor]

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[grits-galraisedinthesouth]

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[thelordismylightandmysalvation]

Salt and Light

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Graphic via Verse of the Day - Matthew 5:14

[bringthekingdom]

[drzime]

Coming to theaters beginning September 5, 2025, LIGHT OF THE WORLD brings the story of Jesus to life in beautiful 2D animation through the eyes of John, his young disciple. A movie for the entire family, LIGHT OF THE WORLD powerfully illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever.

[rosie-love98]

We down, but we ain't out!:

I know, I know, it's been a long while since I've posted but boy! Do I have some good news for you...

Turns out the Salvation Poem Project is making a new 2-D film, "Light Of The World" that's set for the summer of 2025! I know I shouldn't get my hopes up (I don't even think a single preview/trailer is out yet). But considering that some of the folks behind this had worked on "Beauty And The Beast", "Emperor's New Groove", "Mulan" and "The Lion King"...how can you NOT be hyped? Anyway, the original pics can be found here: https://twitter.com/michaelperrigo/status/1818280328769012067 https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/there-is-another

[momentsbeforemass]

Let it

“Salt of the earth”

“Light of the world”

Both come from today’s Gospel. Both get used by countless people in countless ways.

But the point that Jesus is making with both of them? It’s something that goes to the very heart of our most fundamental relationship, our relationship with God.

It’s that our relationship with God isn’t just about us. Though our intimate connection with God is at the heart of it, that intimacy isn’t all of it.

That is, when we have living faith, a faith that flows from a healthy relationship with the God who loves us unconditionally, it’s going to overflow.

The love that’s the very heart of that relationship, and the joy that flows from it, are going to spill out in every area of our lives. And it’s going to have an impact on everyone around us.

If you’ve ever been around someone who is truly holy, then you’ve felt that impact. You’ve found yourself happier, more at peace, just from having spent time with them. 

The point Jesus is making is that this is supposed to happen.

When God fills us with His love, His joy, His peace? That when it gets to the point that it overflows, we should let it. We shouldn’t even try to hold it back.

Note that God isn’t looking for us to make grand pronouncements or produce theological statements. Today’s Gospel makes it clear that God is looking for something much deeper.

God is looking for a change in our character. A change in who we are because of our relationship with God.

A change that impacts every part of us, both in the big moments and the everyday ones. A change that cannot be contained, that alters even our smallest interactions. With God and with everyone we meet.

Our faith should impact others, because it’s had an impact on us.

Today’s Readings

[theinwardlight]

Oh, everyone that will come, all people come to my beloved; come freely, you shall part with nothing for him that hath either price or value in it. Therefore, delay not but come to Christ Jesus who is the light of the world, his breathings are sweet and his shinings are pure: Oh that the sons and daughters of men knew him! Then would your hearts pant after him. Righteousness is with him, and as a river it flows forth from him. Dear and precious are his counsels. Oh that the nations could hear and obey him! And willingly give up all that which hath and yet doth blind the eye, so that they cannot see him, the everlasting counsellor and Prince of Peace. He is a broad river; his streams make glad the City of God. His depths none in eternity can find. His heights, who can ascend unto? The breadth and length of his love, there's no end of it.

Sarah Blackborow, early Quaker, A Visit to the Spirit in Prison (1658)

[heartsings77]

[thewordfortheday]

Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

In these verses Jesus describes our function as God’s people. In one word it is "influence." When we live according to God’s word, we will have a profound influence on the world we live in.

Wherever there is light, darkness is dispelled. In your corner of the world, reach out to those who are hurting and sad, those who are hopeless and destitute. Ignite a ray of hope in them. Give them a reason to smile. BE THE LIGHT!

[christliche-kunstwerke]

Christus als das Licht der Welt, c. 1550 von Paris Bordone

[apenitentialprayer]

No one can remain insensitive to the inequalities that persist in the world! Everybody, according to his or her particular opportunities and responsibilities, should be able to make a personal contribution to putting an end to so many social injustices.

Pope Francis (July 2013 Address to the community of Varginha)

[gcantread]

Your power’s not in your gold or your name. It’s in you. I don’t understand it.

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