We often think of ministry as something that requires a stage or a spotlight. What if your most powerful act of worship happens at the coffee pot? What if your job, where you spend most of your waking hours, is actually your most vital mission field?
Your Life Is a Light on a Hill
Jesus didn’t tell us to become the light; he said, You are the light of the world.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”- Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
This isn’t about wearing your faith like a badge or speaking at every opportunity. It’s about letting your light show up through ordinary choices. Your kindness, peace, and patience announce God before you ever open your mouth. When you carry God’s presence into the workplace, even small moments become sacred opportunities.
Ministering in the Mundane
God moves in sermons, and He moves in shared lunches, hallway greetings, and five-minute check-ins. The most persuasive witness is often how you treat people:
- How you listen during a tense exchange.
- How you respond under pressure.
- How you handle a mistake with grace.
Your presence can shift an atmosphere. Your consistency can soften hardened edges. Your compassion can open doors no sermon can reach. You are not just clocking in, you are carrying Christ. You are not just present, you are prophetic.
Let your light speak louder than your title. Let your love outlast your schedule.
A Word of Encouragement
Beloved, you are not overlooked in the office; you are ordained for it. You are not merely part of the team; you are part of the testimony.
Your kindness will disarm defenses. Your peace will shift atmospheres. Your patience will preach louder than words. You will be a lighthouse in the lunchroom. You will carry grace into group chats and boardrooms. You are a minister in the mundane and a vessel of peace in pressured places.
Go forth today not with pretense, but with presence. Not with performance, but with purpose. Not with noise, but with nuance. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Today's Challenge:
- Be intentionally kind to a coworker today.
- Ask how they’re really doing and listen without planning your reply.
Today's Prayer:
Father, let my life shine with Your light. Make me a quiet witness of Your love. Use my presence to bring peace, hope, and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
- Pastor Kolawole Amigun
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Jesus said we are the light , light always bright ting so we should arise and shine like he said