People have discovered that if they want to get their product or service recognized they have to advertise. Take a short drive around almost any town and you will find that someone is trying to sell you something on every corner. One of the most blatant methods people use to get their word out is billboard signs; they are big, intrusive and almost impossible to overlook.
Jesus told us as follower of Him that we are the light of the world. We are like a city set on a hill; impossible to hide. Now I cannot recall the last time that I went by and noticed a city on a hill. Our cities and towns have become so crowded and spread out that they run together and are harder to distinguish. I think that if Jesus was to preach a sermon today He might just say something more like this, “You are the light of the world; a billboard sign that is read by all.”
As Christians our life should reflect the life and ministry of Jesus. Our life should be blaring out in the darkness; “There is Hope!”, “Jesus Loves You!”, “Repent so that You do not Perish!” Our life is the only reflection of the gospel that some people will ever see. Therefore we must seek daily to follow Christ so that our life’s billboard is drawing people closer to Christ and not giving the wrong impression of Him. Do not let your billboard sign shout, “You do not want to be a Christian, I am miserable!”
We will go through a rollercoaster of ups and downs in our life. Sometimes we will be full of serenity and harmony up on the mountain top, while other times we will struggle to make it through while we crawl across the valley. In every situation we must allow the joy and peace that we have in Christ Jesus to overtake us; no matter the circumstances we must show others that we are relying on Christ always and trusting that He will carry us through (2Cor. 4:8-10).
What is your billboard saying to the world today? Is it a good message of hope and peace through Jesus? Or is it a sad and gloomy message of self pity that will help no one? The choice is yours!
Pray
God of infinite wisdom and unfailing love, I am not worthy to be Your billboard sign! However in Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and I am now a joint heir in Your kingdom. Let my life always reflect You, so that others may see my life and desire to seek a relationship with You. I am nothing but through Your son Jesus I have been given everything! Why would I want to hide such a gift? Help me to shout it on the rooftops that You have saved this vile and unworthy man, and You are still in the saving business. Thank You for Your forgiveness, mercy, grace and love; it is more than I can fathom. I love and trust You Lord, Your billboard, coming to You in the name of Jesus, Amen!
