Arise, Shine!
“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”
Isaiah 60:1 NKJV
The Bible tells us to meditate on God's word day and night:
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Joshua 1:8 NKJV
But, it's not enough to know the Word, we must be doers of the Word. If Christ lives in us and we abide in Him then it would only be natural that it would show outwardly. Like hair color or eye color or facial features that we get from our Mom or Dad. Sometimes people will say that a person walks or talks like someone they are directly related to. It's family traits that carry on through generations.
God should have the same effect on His children. We should remind people of Who we belong to. We should strive to reflect Jesus to the point where people know Jesus in the way we speak and act. We should reflect His words and heart so those around us feel His presence when we are with them.
The moon doesn't create its own light, it reflects the sun. In the same way we should reflect the Son, Jesus.
““You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV
Today I pray for favor, for the expanding of territories. I pray for healing and health. I pray for a fresh anointing on your life. I pray for peace, strength and comfort. I pray that you will be a living testimony to the greatness of God. I pray that He would so fill you with the Holy Spirit that you are incapable of holding it all and it would run over, spill out, and reflect Jesus in you for all to see.
In Jesus Name- Amen
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
In Jesus Name - Amen
-Pastor Doug
