Be a Blessing, In Word in 120, by Jerome Stewart 
There is so much to be thankful for today. That’s the beauty of having trust in the living God. For those wearing the name of Christ there is opportunity today to be a blessing to the world in a good way, a way that shows the world how much power is in the love of Christ. When we leave home to interact with the world today, by being armed with the knowledge of the Scriptures, we can bring some light into the world. The words Jesus spoke over 2,000 years ago to His disciples, still hold true today, every smidgeon, for those who follow Him. In what is referred to as the beatitudes Jesus said to His disciples in Matthew 5 vs. 9; “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.” Keep in mind everything we do for the cause of Christ is in anticipation of being in the presence of the Lord forever. Vss. 10 thru 12 Jesus says; “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” For a moment meditate on the words, “great is your reward in heaven.” We must recognize that there are those throughout this country who have no respect for the word of God and would like to see Christianity disappear completely. For those who know Jesus as Lord and Savior our mission is to follow Him. Vss. 13 and 14 Jesus said to His disciples; “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. So what would Jesus say about the preaching, relative to addressing the darkness of the world we are reminded of everyday? Would the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians chapter 3 vss. 17 and 18, be any different today? He says; “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.”
