And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:32).
Never try to force other people to accept spiritual truth. Instead, see to it that they are so favorably impressed by your own life and conduct, and by the peace and joy that radiate from you, that they will come running to you of their own accord, begging you to give them the wonderful thing that you have. To do this is to make your soul truly the city upon a hill that cannot be hidden because it is the City of God. This is to let your light shine to the glorifying of your Father which is in Heaven.
Each of us have been around someone whose life and conduct radiate peace and joy. In the author’s case, his Mother was such a light. Although she went to her reward yesterday, her light still shines like the city on the hill. Let us each day arise and shine so that peace and joy will light the lives of all those we touch.
“Arise, shine: for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you… Lift up your eyes and look around: they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice.” Isaiah 60: 1-6.
Rising to shine,
Z gardener
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