City on a hill

You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

Have you ever flown at night?  Many times I have flown to Guatemala City at night.  At first, we fly over the Gulf of Mexico.  As I look out the window, all I see is darkness.  As I fly over land, there are occasional flickers of light over small villages and towns.  As I approach Guatemala City, there is a burst of light and I know that I need to brace for arrival.

Jesus calls His people the light.  He also says that a city on a hill cannot be hidden.  For us in the city, that is true.  How many times do people you have never seen come knocking on your door?  They may ask for food.  They may ask for help with their utilities. They may ask for a bus ticket.  They may ask for gas money.  They may even ask for counseling.  I know that there I times that I get annoyed when they come.

Have you ever thought of another reason why they are coming?  God has brought them to you.  They are coming because you are the light of the world.  They are coming because you are the city on a hill.  They are coming because you have what they need the most.  You have the living water and the bread of life.  You have the light of the world.  You have the way, the truth, and the life.  You have the true treasure that neither rust nor moth can destroy.  You have the peace that passes all understanding. 

Praise God he has entrusted us with this ministry and has placed us where everyone can see us and to share God's light.