The Power of a Simple Act

Comments Posted on Jan 02, 2010 Posted by Maurice Burke

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A friend of mine posted that status to Facebook recently. It comes from Matthew 5, and is a simple verse. I clicked "Like" without thinking, and moved on. I was glad to hear this person in particular quoting the bible, but didn't make an issue of it.

Then I saw this tonight, as I logged in to Facebook again. I don't think I have to describe it, but I do think that I needed to say something.

You don't always have to do much to impact a life. Sometimes, it's as simple as sharing a tract.

It's interesting to note that this person said that they don't read the bible. The only bible they read was that tract they got years ago. It may be the same that hte only bible someone may read is the piece you quoted - they read it off your words.

This is where we should note. The only way you can leave this with someone is by wanting to (and not being ashamed to) share the word of God with a friend. If you don't, or never do, you're withholding a blessing from them.

When you listen to Koen Duncan's song Shine High, I want you to remember that it also quotes Matthew Chapter 5. When he sings "Light [is] supposed to shine", he's speaking about this piece of scripture:

(Matthew 5:13-16) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

What do you do? Does YOUR light shine, other than doing good things? Are you working to fulfil the great commission? If not, you may never have someone say this and refer to you.

Even worse, you may lose the opportunity to see a friend give their life to the Lord. All because of the power of a simple act.

Written by :

Maurice Burke

Comments

0 #3 RADICAL PRAYZER 2010-01-03 07:33

Some of us never really know the responsibility that we hold as a result of being called the children of God. It's not only about dressing nice and going to church on a Sunday or whatever day that you do so; it's more about truly representing the Lord Jesus Christ and sharing the joy of that name with as many people as we can.
Our lights (LIVES) must shine and God MUST receive the glory.

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0 #2 Pudens 2010-01-01 23:34

hmmm... i'm really encouraged by dis to share d word of God wit others cuz u never know wat impact it cud have...God Bless.

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0 #1 Charles 2010-01-01 17:46

So how do I *like* this article? lol
This is really cool... I guess we're on the same page...

As you said (or I'm paraphrasing and going into my own words cuz I'm really sleepy rite now lol) something as simple as *liking* something [facebook terms here] can really let your little light shine and give encouragement for others to do the same...

It's like saying 'I WILL stand with you as you spread the word'... it's really cool, and I can relate to what u said :-)