For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2Corinthians4:5-6
In this series on Light we have been thinking about the light of salvation as it has come to us through Christ.
We've celebrated the Ascension and move toward Pentecost. Pentecost is significant in that it reminds us that Jesus, the Light of the World, sends His Holy Spirit into our hearts.
This means that we have hope, power and love alive in us!
His light shines from us.
Have you seen a life transformed by grace???
- When a soul realises what complete forgiveness is like,
- When a human heart is grasped by unconditional love,
- When brokenness is healed and heartache is comforted,
- When confusion and darkness is supplanted by light.
People just seem to shine with an inner light!!
I've had the privilege of being such a person and of seeing God do this in the lives of others. It's no understatement to say that in these moments it IS as though people glow with the glory of God.
When last have you felt like you're glowing with the fullness and love of God?
Our souls are a bit like an old fashioned camera - we have to open the shutter to let the light in. When last have you opened your heart to this incredible God who lets light shine out of darkness??
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Theo Groeneveld theo@emmanuel.org.za
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