Sunday, February 28, 2016

Shine On February 28, 2016





John 1:1-9     1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

Genesis 1:16 (NIV)     God made two great lights — the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night.

Recently, the moon was closer to Earth than it would be at any other time during the year. Because of its nearness, the moon appeared larger and brighter than usual. The brilliant light shone by this “super-moon” cast shadows in my yard just as the sun does during the day. The moon seemed to produce its own glow; however, we know that its luminescence is but a reflection of the sun’s intense radiance.

I want to be like that super-moon at all times, brilliantly reflecting a power greater than my own. I ask myself,

Do I regularly display kindness, forgiveness, and love? Am I a good example for others to follow? Or do I shine brightly only on rare occasions? Do I perform good deeds so others will praise me or because I know that doing so is God’s will for me?

When I consciously draw nearer to God; my thoughts, words, and actions can more intensely reflect God’s love to others.

Thought for today: Do I reflect God’s light?


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