Our everyday lives may seem very common, not extraordinary in any way. But we need to be aware of our important role in the lives of others even as we go about out daily routines. Others are always watching. Some are watching to see if we are genuine in our caring for others. Some are watching to see if we make mistakes and if we own up to them when we do. Some are watching in hope that they, too, can live a life that is founded on faith in God, but they don’t know where to start. You and I are the ones that God uses to allow others to see Him in us. We are not perfect, not by any means! Nevertheless, the glimpse that others get of God and His love through our words and actions may make a difference in where they spend eternity. Be conscious of your words and actions because you may not know it, but others are always watching. The light you shine today spreads into the dark places of others who are looking for the way to get that light into their lives. Be wise with Godly wisdom, make wise choices and shine that light brightly so that others will want what we have…Jesus!

How to Live with Wisdom

The world is full of ways to grow in knowledge and become smarter. We can learn from schools, books, or other means. But more important than gaining knowledge is growing in wisdom. Wisdom increases when we apply ourselves well in relationships and circumstances, and make good decisions.

However, Scripture also says that true wisdom begins with God. While there are many people on earth who are wise, in God’s eyes real wisdom begins with our relationship with Him. God is perfect in truth and knowledge, so all wisdom must begin with Him.

Those who live with true wisdom will be a bright light for God in a dark world. How we act and speak matters. We are representatives for God to the rest of the world, so it is important that we act wisely.

One aspect of living wisely is being righteous. Righteousness is living in accordance with God’s law and ways of life. When we live according to God’s Word, we are living in accordance with His design for our life.

Jesus says that other people will know we are His disciples by the way we love others (John 13:35). That means that loving others is living according to God’s Word. And, by loving God and loving others, we will point other people to Jesus.

This is why Jesus says we are a city on a hill that cannot be hidden, and a light in the darkness (Matthew 5:14). Daniel 12:3 says that as we live wisely and righteously, we will shine bright like stars in the darkness.

The way we live, think, and act matters. Those are the primary ways that other people will see the love God has for them. So consider your own life. Think of ways you can live in accordance with God’s Word. Write down one or two ways you can shine the light of Jesus by loving others in tangible ways.