Someone is Always Watching
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven" – Matthew 5:16
Every day, you make decisions that may seem small to you but could make a lasting impact on someone else. The words you speak, the way you respond under pressure, and the integrity you show when no one is holding you accountable. These things are noticed more than you realize. You never truly know who is watching and what God might do through the example you set in a single moment.
Sometimes it is the stranger in line who sees your patience when the cashier is slow. It might be a coworker who notices you taking responsibility for a mistake instead of shifting blame. It could be a child watching how you treat people who cannot offer you anything in return. In each of these moments, your actions have the potential to plant seeds in someone’s heart, seeds that point them toward Jesus.
The truth is, people are often more impacted by what they see you live than by what they hear you say. You can talk about your faith all you want, but when your life reflects that faith in real situations, it becomes undeniable. And sometimes, the very moment you feel like no one cares or notices, could be the exact moment God is using you to influence someone’s direction.
Your decisions can either confirm the hope you have in Christ or make others question if it is real. That is why living with integrity, compassion, and consistency matters so much. Even the smallest act of faithfulness can open the door for God to work in someone’s life.
Never forget that someone is always watching. It might be a friend, a coworker, a family member, or even a stranger you will never meet again. Let your light shine in such a way that when they see your actions, they are drawn to the God you serve. You may never know the full impact of your example on this side of eternity, but heaven will reveal the moments that mattered most.
Every day, you make decisions that may seem small to you but could make a lasting impact on someone else. The words you speak, the way you respond under pressure, and the integrity you show when no one is holding you accountable. These things are noticed more than you realize. You never truly know who is watching and what God might do through the example you set in a single moment.
Sometimes it is the stranger in line who sees your patience when the cashier is slow. It might be a coworker who notices you taking responsibility for a mistake instead of shifting blame. It could be a child watching how you treat people who cannot offer you anything in return. In each of these moments, your actions have the potential to plant seeds in someone’s heart, seeds that point them toward Jesus.
The truth is, people are often more impacted by what they see you live than by what they hear you say. You can talk about your faith all you want, but when your life reflects that faith in real situations, it becomes undeniable. And sometimes, the very moment you feel like no one cares or notices, could be the exact moment God is using you to influence someone’s direction.
Your decisions can either confirm the hope you have in Christ or make others question if it is real. That is why living with integrity, compassion, and consistency matters so much. Even the smallest act of faithfulness can open the door for God to work in someone’s life.
Never forget that someone is always watching. It might be a friend, a coworker, a family member, or even a stranger you will never meet again. Let your light shine in such a way that when they see your actions, they are drawn to the God you serve. You may never know the full impact of your example on this side of eternity, but heaven will reveal the moments that mattered most.
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Heavenly Father, help me be a Christlike example today and help me direct brother or sister to you. In Jesus name.
Someone told me once that I have two choices. When I get up I can either link up with this power, with God, or I can go on about my day and get the same results I have always got. For me I can either get up in prayer to serve the Lord our God and people can see and experience God through me or I guess I could skip over that part because I’m “busy”. But when I used to do that what people saw was awful and what I experienced was isolation. Prayers going out today for sure. Help me serve you better Lord.
Thank you Pastor Ed. I love your daily messages. I often share them with my friends who are not offended and love the Lord as well as to those friends who are seekers and needing a boost.
I struggle with keeping my hand on the light switch . I wabr to control when it shines. I'm praying to God to intercede this sin I have. I know it's a choice., that doesn't have control over. Please Lord help me to make make better choices coming from a place of love and not selfish gratification.
Thank you for this Pastor Ed. This is directed at me today for sure. I appreciate your words from the Holy Spirit that guide you in yiur teaching.