Have you ever heard the expression, "You are the only Bible some people will ever read"? It is so true. There are so many people in your life who have never bothered to crack open the Bible, but who nevertheless form their impressions about Jesus entirely based on what they see and hear from you.

Is that scary? Intimidating? Daunting? It should be! We can't even begin to live up to Jesus' perfect standard - not even for ourselves, let alone others.

But there is good news. Jesus lived up to his perfect standard for us, and - knowing full well our weaknesses and failures - he nevertheless calls us salt and light and equips us to be his distinctive Christian presence in this world to bring glory to his name.