A lasting imprint

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father in heaven.  — Matthew 5:16

 Caerleon is a Welsh village with deep historical roots. It was one of three sites in the United Kingdom where Roman legions were posted during Rome’s occupation of Britain. While the military presence ended some 1,500 years ago, the imprint of that occupation can still be seen today. People come from all over the world to visit the military fort, the barracks, and the amphitheatre that are reminders of the days when Rome ruled the world and occupied Wales.

It amazes me that 15 centuries later, the evidence of Rome’s presence can still so clearly be seen in that small community.

I wonder though, about another kind of imprint — the imprint of Christ on our lives. Do we allow His presence to be clearly seen by others? Is it possible for people who interact with us to know that Jesus occupies our lives?

Jesus calls us to make known His presence in our lives to the glory of God the Father. He says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16). Through the light of our testimony and the impact of our deeds of service, people should be able to see evidence of the presence of God in our lives. Is it true? Can they see His imprint? — Bill Crowder

The Christ of God to glorify?

His grace in us to magnify;

His Word of life to all make known —

Be this our work, and this alone.   — Whittle

READ: Matthew 5:13-20

Let your testimony be written in large enough letters so the world can always read it.

The Bible in one year:

• Jeremiah 34-36

• Hebrews 2