RISE AND SHINE
God made every one of us unique. Just look at all the diversity God put into the world. We need to embrace our uniqueness. God created harmony and balance everywhere. This happens for us when we choose to follow God’s plans for our lives.
“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you” (Isaiah 60:1)
We were built for this, to be a light to others, and to share the Good News of the Gospel. It is time to rise and shine! God is faithful, God is good, God is just, God is merciful, God is gracious, God is loving. That is God’s character. It is easy for us to be the opposite of those things right now and let down our guard.
“The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” (Matthew 4:16)
God is calling us to shine in such a time as this. Jesus said, “Let your good deeds shine.” He did not say good news but good deeds. Why? Because the world judges us, not for what we say, but by what we do. In a time of divisions, and national crises, we must rise and shine.
“And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:5)
We need to take the time to consider how we can help each other. Remember, the light shines brightest in the darkest hour. We are called to shine our lights in our community. Right now, the whole world is watching us to see how we should care and help others. In doing so, we are increasing the chances that they will place their trust in God.
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”” (John 8:12)
Sometimes it starts with a good deed before people will be ready for the good news. Commit today to do a good deed for your community. Send a meal or a gift card, check in on a neighbor, send someone an encouraging message. There are endless ways to shine our light. It is time to rise and shine and change the world!
Heavenly Father, Jesus said He is the light of the world. He who follows Him shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. I will follow You, walking in the light and not in darkness. I will shine with Your love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Sometimes It Starts With A Good Deed Before People Will Be Ready For The Good News. Commit Today To Do A Good Deed For Your Community. Send A Meal Or A Gift Card, Check In On A Neighbor, Send Someone An Encouraging Message. There Are Endless Ways To Shine Our Light. It Is Time To Rise And Shine And Change The World!
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