“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ,” 2 Corinthians 4:6 ESV. Sunlight is a powerful disinfectant and bactericide. Sunlight is used worldwide to clean water, kill germs,, and protect us from various types of bacteria such as Tuberculosis and E coli. But with all its cleansing power, it cannot purify our hearts. Only the Light of the LORD can do that! What we need, what we must seek, what we must have daily is SONLIGHT! In such a time of worldwide fear and darkness, we have a special role: “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven,” Matthew 5:16 ESV. LORD, shine Your light into my heart, and may Your Sonlight reflect upon all whom I encounter so that You may be glorified and they may be cleansed.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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