You can do this! You can BE this!

In Matthew 5, Jesus famously challenges us to be the light of the world. Eugene Peterson’s “The Message” translation really captures what Jesus is calling each of His followers to do.

First think through your TOP FIVE list. Then, as you pray for them, read these words from Matthew 5. You can do this! In fact, you can be the light of the world…with Jesus’ help.

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 MSG)