Called to DO salting and lighting

Last we week looked at being lights. This week we look at doing the light thing. As a leader at a youth retreat, I remember walking across the camp property during a gathering where the theme focused on being lights for God. It happened to be dark out as our group headed to our rooms to discuss the implications of living as lights. In doing so, we passed by a nearly invisible lamp – because it was itself without light. The irony was deep. I recall it vividly. We too are lamps, and out of our spiritually enlightenment from Jesus, we are to cast light into the world around us – particularly in darkened areas. We don’t want people tripping over us on their way to God, but rather finding direction to Him through us.
Prayer for the Week

Father God, as we have been salted and enlightened by Your Holy Spirit, enable us to help salt and enlighten the world around us to Your glory. We pray this through Jesus Christ, the originating Light-of-the-World. Amen.
Micro-Meditation
Psalm 103:19-22
- The Lord has established his throne in heaven,
and his kingdom rules over all. - Praise the Lord, you his angels,
you mighty ones who do his bidding,
who obey his word. - Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,
you his servants who do his will. - Praise the Lord, all his works
everywhere in his dominion.
Praise the Lord, my soul.
Read the versus of the Psalm.
Mark the words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: talk (or better, write) with God about those words. Ask him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect responses.
Pondering Point

Stars of the night bring praise to God with light. The moon induces praise as it reflects sunlight. How are you shining light and bringing praise to God?