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It’s always sunny above the clouds, even on a rainy day.
In the same way that some people can cast a shadow over everything, you can shine light over everything like a beacon in the night. John 3:21 says whoever does what is true comes to the light. You are doing what is true when you have embraced that Jesus is the truth. The second part of 3:21 points out that through this light, your Godly works will be clearly seen.
Let others see very clearly the things you do. If it is truly God's work, then everyone will know that what you have done is very good.
Read the Book
The English Standard Version is what I like to read. But I started with the Message Bible, which is a heavily paraphrased and easy-to-understand Bible for normal people who are not scholars. Read it DAILY as a habit. Make it the first thing you do after waking up. Once you READ the Word of God, take time to REFLECT (John 8:32) so you can discover the truth of what you just read. Decide for yourself if you believe it, then take time to PRAY. Psalm 66:19
Serve Others
When you read the Bible by yourself, secluded in some private closet away from all people, then you missed the whole point. READ THE BIBLE. REFLECT on what you have read. PRAY by talking to God and giving thanks. Now, it is time to SERVE OTHERS (Galatians 5:13-14) through selfless good works. Jesus Christ was a servant, and we are called to be reflections of Christ. Find Godly work to do and dive in with service.
Fellowship
After you READ THE BIBLE, REFLECT on its truth, PRAY by talking to God, and then SERVE OTHERS selflessly—you might end up having FELLOWSHIP with like-minded individuals such as yourself. Meaning, you might become friends with other Christians that can help keep you on-track and on-point—so we don’t misrepresent who Jesus is. Do life together by being accountable. That’s what it means when Iron sharpens Iron. Proverbs 27:17
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