“Here’s another way to put it:
You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.
God is not a secret to be kept.
We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.
If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you?
I’m putting you on a light stand.
Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine!
Keep open house; be generous with your lives.
By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God,
this generous Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 (MSG)
Great use of color and font with the perfect Scripture choice. And that “keep open house?” sounds a lot like Oikos to me. 🙂
of course, my site is down again at the moment, so there’s that
Yes! Let us all bring out those God colors! Beautiful photos and reminder, Sandy.
Blessings!
“Keep open house…by opening up to others…” Sheds an interesting light on this familiar verse. Gives me a challenge to think about. Your photos are perfect, beautiful.
“You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept.
Love The Message for this passage! And your photos are perfect, as always, Sandy! Weekend blessings to you. 🙂
I never understand a life-time vow of silence, a monk’s lifestyle. This God in us is meant to be shared – joyously!