Devotionals by Stuart and Jill Briscoe
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.” - Matthew 5:14
When Jesus said, “You are the light of the world,” he meant just that. He didn’t say, “Would you like to be the light of the world?” or “I would be so pleased if you got around to being the light of the world before you die.” He said, “You are the light of the world.” If Jesus, the Light, lives within, he lives to shine without. He wants us to shine first into the dark world; second, into the lives of other Christians; and third, into our homes.
We must let our light shine into the world. Jesus told us that we are to be as bright as “a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see” (Matthew 5:14). Such a light cannot be hidden, and neither can the light of the world. The surrounding darkness will only enhance its shining.
We must also shine in the church. “But if we are living in the light of God’s presence . . . then we have fellowship with each other” (1 John 1:7). As we let the light search our hearts and as we obey its revelations, we will keep our relationships light and right.
We must be light in our homes. “Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all,” said Jesus (Matthew 5:15). We shine when we serve and love our families. We shine most of all when we live our lives on the lampstand of love.
For Further Study: Matthew 5:1-16
Excerpted from The One Year Devotions for Women, Copyright ©2000 by Jill Briscoe. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
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Telling the Truth is an international broadcast and internet ministry that brings God's Word into the lives of people all over the world. Stuart and Jill Briscoe are the featured Bible teachers, encouraging and challenging listeners to study the Word of God and be drawn closer to Christ. Gifted with wisdom, discernment, and a bit of English humor, the Briscoe's bring God's Word to life. With distinctly different teaching styles, you'll be moved by the emotional appeal of Jill and the compelling logic of Stuart, as they boldly proclaim God's sovereignty, grace, and love.
About Stuart and Jill Briscoe
Jill Briscoe was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.
She met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.
Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children's books. Her vivid, relational teaching style touches the emotions and stirs the heart. She serves as Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership, and served on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc., for over 20 years.
Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.
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