Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
“As Christians, we are called to give. Following in Christ’s footsteps, we are challenged to give differently than the rest of the world, so that perhaps through our way of giving, we may not only honor God but also point others to Him through our lives.”
Sophie Hoag in “2 Corinthians 8-9” paper dated 14 March 2016 for Aletheia New Testament class.
Today is known as Silent Wednesday. It bears this distinction because the biblical record provides little details surrounding the activities of this day in Holy Week. In observance of the silence of this day, let’s consider a point Sophie made in her recent NT paper.
Sophie emphasizes that our actions should send messages toward both God and people. Our lives must honor and glorify God, while our generosity (that is different from the world) should point others to Him. Spot on! Give that girl an “A” on her paper!
Father in heaven, cause our light to shine brightly for You so that people may see our good works, even if we use no words, and glorify You. In life after Lent, help us walk in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ in our giving, living, serving, and loving empowered by the Holy Spirit. Amen.