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Matthew 5:14 - Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.⌚
Ten weeks ago, I left the sweltering, yet beautiful, land of the Southern Belle and arrived in the arid land of the Rocky Mountains. I knew that God had a good plan and purpose for this move, but today's sermon has shifted my thinking even further.
Based on the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Robert is, without knowing it, preaching the encouragement I need right now. Understand, the Pastor doesn't know me from Adam's housecat; I'm just a new face among many, and we've never been introduced. He is preaching on our place in our city as the salt and light of the world Jesus was speaking of in Matthew 5. In short, the city is not here just for us; we are here for the city.
Why is this encouraging? It takes a lot of time to establish solid friendships and fellowships in any new place. Sometimes that pushes my insecurity buttons and makes me feel like I'm being too needy (I'm not; it's just a feeling). Yes, I need my city, but I'm growing to understand that my city needs me, my gifts and talents, my prayers and generosity, and most importantly the light of Christ shining through me.
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