16-18 “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set it up on a lamp stand so those who enter the room can see their way. We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open. So be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear. Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes.”
19-20 His mother and brothers showed up but couldn’t get through to him because of the crowd. He was given the message, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside wanting to see you.”
Jesus invites His followers to witness Him in the public - just like a lamp on a lamp stand that people can see our testimony. All the message that we hear from Jesus should be revealed in the open. Living out what we hear is the way to grow our Christian life into maturity. Jesus asserts that, "Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes."
My Lord Jesus, this is another day to be with You - hearing what you speak to me; seeing how you interact with people; going where you are; and feeling what your heart feels; and praying what you pray to the Father. May You be my Model and Guide into your life and love with the Father God through Your Spirit.
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