Shine Forth The Truth And Expose The Evil Works

 As members of Christ's Body, we are called to be salt and light in a darkened world that is sick, putrefying, and in need of Christ's healing, wholeness, light, and life. But in a world that is at enmity with God and has rejected the good news of the glorious gospel of Christ, this is no easy matter, and we are likely to come up against much resistance to our message of hope and personal rejection from our fellow-man, and even hatred, abuse, or death.
 As children of God, we are meant to shine the light gospel of grace into a world that is steeped in the darkness of sin and condemnation. We are to be people who radiate the light of God's love and truth into the lives of those with whom we come in contact, even though our message will be rejected by many. Jesus Himself told us that in this world, we will have tribulation.
 While He was on earth Jesus was the Light of the world. Today, we have been made His representatives and have been entrusted with the message of the gospel of grace; the ministry of reconciliation. We have been empowered by the Holy Spirit to Shine Forth The Truth And Expose The Evil Works of darkness. We are called to intercede for sinner and saint alike, and are privileged to partner with our God and Savior, by holding back the flood-waters of evil through prayer and supplication.
 We should be like the moon reflecting the glorious light of the sun, diverting attention away from ourselves onto the lovely person of the Lord Jesus. We should let the light of our 'new life in Christ' shine steadily in the darkness of this world so that all who see us will catch a glimpse of Christ reflected in our lives, and recognize our heavenly calling, giving praise to God, our Father of lights.
Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

Our United Prayer:
God of light, and life, and peace, we bring before You a world that is ravaged by war and suffering, disaster and distress, through the actions and attitudes of selfish mankind. We pray that the light of Christ would illuminate a dark world that has chosen to turn its back on the One Who is the true Light of the world. Use us in the corner of the world where You have placed us, to bring the light, life, and love of Christ, to a hurting world. Keep us ever mindful that without You we can do nothing, but in the strength and power of Your Holy Spirit, we are enabled to act as Your hands, Your feet, and Your heart, to those in need. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.