Shine Brightly
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood,
an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should
shew forth the praises of him who hath called you
out of darkness into his marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9).
The Bible says He has called us into His
marvelous, overwhelming light. This means we
dwell in light; we’re children of light. Jesus also stated
this in Matthew 5:14: “Ye are the light of the world...”
What a blessing! What an honour! What a commission!
What a calling. We’re the light of the world!
To get the full import of this truth, you have to
first understand what light is. Light is that which makes
manifest. Light describes. Ephesians 5:13 says, “But all
things that are reproved are made manifest by the
light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.”
In other words, light shows you what’s present. It
leads you in the way and gives direction. Light brings
fulfilment and joy.
When you show up, darkness disappears.
Darkness represents sin, death, evil and all the negative
things that are associated with Satan. Jesus said: “…I
am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall
not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life”
(John 8:12). Like Jesus, you’re the light of the world,
and have the light of life. You’ve been brought out of
darkness into the supernatural life of glory. Arise and
shine. Refuse to allow the works of darkness manifest
themselves in your life, for there’s no darkness in your life.
Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before
men, that they may see your good works, and glorify
your Father which is in heaven.” Don’t just shine;
shine brightly. Let the intensity of your light dazzle and
discomfit Satan, his demons and the negative works of
darkness. Let it inspire men to praise and glorify your
heavenly Father, as they see and experience your good
works-your works of righteousness.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for the glorious heritage I have in you.
You’ve made me a burning and a shining light, and I shine ever
so brightly in a dark world, radiating your glory to all
men, and manifesting works of righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Isaiah 60:1-2; Matthew 5:16
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 5:21-48
Genesis 15-17
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 3:10-17
Genesis 6