THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 6TH JULY 2025, SUNDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 6 July 2025 written by Deborah Meroff (Maine, USA)
TOPIC: God’s Instruments
Today’s Reading
Matthew 5:13-16
You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. – Matthew 5:14 (CEB)
The disturbing events in our world challenge us to reflect on our Christian calling and identity. We cannot deny the suffering and injustice around the world and in our own communities. War, gun violence, and other forms of attack are ever-present. People continue to risk their lives to escape harsh conditions in the places they call home. We cannot ignore tensions among family members and friends due to our competing priorities.
All these are reflections of our broken world. And w
ouldn’t our silence in the face of such pain be a betrayal of our calling to be God’s instruments of peace, justice, and healing? God has called us to let Christ’s light shine where darkness prevails, and that doesn’t necessarily mean that we must do something big. Our smallest acts of kindness can bring healing to a broken heart. Our honest prayers can be a source of strength for others. Our simplest acts of courage can bring justice to our communities. Let us discover the ways God is calling us to serve and intentionally strive to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
Today’s Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for calling us to be your servants in the world. Help us to live according to Christ’s teachings. Amen.
Thought for the Day
How is God calling me to be salt and light in the world?
Prayer Focus
Courage to live my Christian identity
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