Cross the Bridge Daily Evotionals 17th March 2021 Wednesday Message
Topic: Shine On
Among these were the divisions of the gatekeepers, among the chief men, having duties just like their brethren, to serve in the house of the Lord.
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Will you shine or will you rust? Time does interesting things to us, our relationships, and our bodies. We seem to have this notion that time will always help us sort things out and that somehow it helps our priorities to rise to the top and solves our problems. Friend, it really doesn’t. We think that time heals all wounds and yet time can often wound all our heals. We have to decide on a daily basis what is important. Is God important to you? If God is important to you, then His Kingdom priorities become your priorities. When we say we are following Jesus, this should describe an active and ongoing relationship with Jesus. Jesus said we are the light of the world. Actually, He said YOU are the light of the world. As you serve God, your light shines. Check out these verses.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. NKJV
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 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. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” NKJV
Daniel 12:3
Those who are wise shall shine
Like the brightness of the firmament,
And those who turn many to righteousness
Like the stars forever and ever.
NKJV
When Charlie, in the movie ‘Willy Wonka’, does the right thing, Willy Wonka says, “So shines a good deed in a weary world.” Friend, serve God and let your light shine in a cold, dark and hurting world. As your light shines, it will change your life, the world and give spiritual light and sight to your family, friends and loved ones. So, your call… shine like the stars forever or rust like a bucket. You are called to shine. Shine on loved one, shine on… forever.
Life Lesson: It is when we give our lives to the work of the Kingdom that we shine the brightest.
Dear God,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You for the opportunity and reminder to shine for You. I am grateful that You have given me unique abilities and talents to serve in Your Kingdom. Thank You for giving me the power to choose. Lord, my choices affect the souls of men and women whose lives are eternally hanging in the balance of my decision. I want to give my life away and shine like a star in the night sky. At times, I am fearful of being wounded and hurt in the battle, but Lord, if You could change the world with eleven disciples I know You can use me as I stand with other believers. Empower me with Your strength to encourage, pray, support, serve, love, and give to others. I want to do all I can to reach all I can. I choose to let my good works shine and serve in the house of the Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Thanks for reading Cross the Bridge Daily Evotionals 17th March 2021 Message
Pastor David McGee
Cross the Bridge
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