«You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men» (2 Corinthians 3:2).
THE TITLE OF TODAY’S READING relates to two thoughts from Steps to Christ. The first says, «In every one of His children, Jesus sends a letter to the world.»—ch. 13, p. 115. The other states, «Angels are listening to hear what kind of report you are bearing to the world about your heavenly Master.»—ch. 13, p. 119.
What is the world reading «about your heavenly Master» in the letter that you are? What are they reading in the letter that I am?
The following story, told by T. A. Davis, can help us respond. This author says that once a well-known businessman stayed in a hotel where, to his liking, they provided guests with the best of services. How can all these people be so kind? the man asked himself. It didn’t take long to find out: «On every employee’s desk,» Davis says, without it being visible to the public, there was a little card with these words: ‘My reputation is in your hands.’ And at the bottom of the card was the name of the hotel owner.
«My reputation is in your hands.» Do I exaggerate if I say that, in a sense, Gods «reputation» is also in our hands? There is no exaggeration, because it was precisely to represent Him before the world that the Lord chose us: » ‘As You sent Me into the world,’ » Jesus said, » ‘I also have sent them into the world. . . . I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me’ » (John 17:18, 23; emphasis added). And just as because of our bad testimony the name of God can be blasphemed among the unbelievers, His name can also be glorified, if we allow the light of Christ to shine through our lives.
«Christians are set as light bearers on the way to heaven. They are to reflect to the world the light shining upon them from Christ. Their life and character should be such that through them others will get a right conception of Christ and of His service.»—Steps to Christ, ch. 13, p. 115.
What will people read today in this letter God will send to the world through you?
Dear Jesus, please help me represent You well today, wherever I am. May my light shine so brightly that the name of our Father who is in heaven will be glorified.
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Taken from: Devotional Readings for Adults 2022
“GREAT IS OUR GOD!”
From: FERNANDO ZABALA
Collaborators: Xiomara Perdomo & Angelica Cuate
