God pours His love into our hearts to flow out to others’ lives.

You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14

Not long ago I went to a seamstress to have some clothing altered. As I entered her shop I was encouraged by what I saw on the walls. One sign read, “We can mend your clothes but only God can mend your heart.” Near it was a painting of Mary Magdalene weeping in anguish as the risen Christ was about to reveal Himself to her. Another sign asked, “Need prayer? Let us pray with you.”

The owner told me that she had run this small business for fifteen years. “We’ve been surprised how the Lord has worked here through the statements of faith we have posted in different places. A while back someone trusted Christ as their Savior right here. It is amazing to watch God work.” I told her I too was a Christian and commended her for telling others about Christ in her workplace.

Not all of us are able to be so bold in our workplace, but we can find many creative and practical ways of showing others unexpected love, patience, and kindness wherever we are. Since leaving that shop, I’ve been thinking about how many ways there are to live out our Lord’s statement: “You are the light of the world” (Matt. 5:14).

Dear Father, use me to be a light today to the world around me. I love You and want others to know and love You too.

上帝以爱充满我心，让我能向人流露祂的大爱。

你们是世上的光。-马太福音5章14节

不久前，我去找一位裁缝师修改衣服。我一走进店里，就看到墙上的标语，让我深受激励。标语写道：“我们能修改你的衣服，但唯有上帝能改变你的心。”旁边挂着一幅画，画中是抹大拉的马利亚正悲哀哭泣，而复活的基督正要向她显现。另一幅标语则写着：“需要祷告吗？让我们与你一同祷告。”

这位裁缝师告诉我，她经营这间小店已有15年之久。她说：“上帝时常藉着我们贴在店里的信心标语感动人心，祂奇妙的工作实在让我们惊奇不已。不久之前，有个人就在这里决志相信主，上帝的作为真令人难以言喻。”我告诉她，我也是基督徒，并且称赞她能在自己的工作场合与人分享耶稣。

并非每个人都能在自己的职场勇敢地与人分享福音，但无论我们身在何处，都能找出许多创新且实际的方法，将这份超乎想像的爱、宽容和恩慈与人分享。离开那间小裁缝店之后，我脑中就不停地想着，到底我们可以用哪些方式活出主的宣告：“你们是世上的光。”（马太福音5章14节）

亲爱的天父，求祢让我成为光，
照亮我所处的世界。
我爱祢，深愿其他人也能认识祢，
并且像我一样地爱祢。

Matthew 5:1-16New International Version (NIV)

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
    for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad,because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light

13 “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.

14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 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. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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