Let It Shine All the Time!!!

Beauty and Blessings by Kellye Burke

Ever wonder why you're here? Matthew 5:14-16 says you're here to be light, bringing out the God colors in the world. It says God is not a secret to be kept, and that He wants us to go public with Him - as public as a city on a hill. He wants to put His children on a hilltop as a light for all to see the glory of God shining through them. The Lord tells us to be generous with our lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up to God, their generous Father in heaven.
I love summer, because the sun shines brighter, longer and warmer then at any other time of the year. As I read this Scripture passage during my devotional time, I am in my sunroom, and the sun is shining brightly. I'm thinking about how the sun's radiance draws me in and how it makes me feel so warm and bright. Its irresistible light fills me up and makes me happy. I thank God for it.
God created the sun to shine and to light the world to give life, energy, and radiance to all things. In summertime, our part of the world is positioned to face the sun more directly. As I ponder this fact, I realize it's the same with us. When we position ourselves more directly toward the Lord, we, too, will shine, doing our part to give His light and warmth to all. This summer, let's bask in His world, sing His songs and declare our joy in Him! The Son is shining, and we can too.