Time to shine followers of Jesus

Jesus didn't believe in hiding. He intentionally sought out devotional time to be with the Father, and He didn't let the people distract Him from God's timing, but Jesus did allow the eternal light within Him to illuminate every setting. In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus urged His followers to live as lights no one could miss: 

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Transform Dallas, a citywide workday, is a perfect opportunity to display the light of Jesus. Dallas Leadership Foundation, along with Concord Church, Fellowship Bible Church, Friendship West Baptist Church, Highland  Park Presbyterian Church, and Park Cities Baptist Church have teamed up for the first time to demonstrate the light and love of heaven by providing pro bono services throughout the city on Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Volunteer teams will serve meals to the homeless, renovate elementary schools, assemble and deliver care packages to hospitals, host carnivals and block parties for children, assist formerly incarcerated women, and paint houses for seniors and low-income families.

We're recruiting more than thousands of volunteers to help us touch the city of Dallas. Our hope is that theTransform Dallas workday will be the springboard to serve Dallas year-round and become an annual event. 

Are you in? Are you ready to shine? It's time!

This is one of a series of articles Dallas Leadership Foundation will post as we prepare for Transform Dallas. To participate or donate to Transform Dallas, please visit http://www.dlftx.org/transform-dallas.