I greet you in Jesus' precious name. It is Friday morning, the 26th of January, 2024, and this is your friend Angus Buchan with a thought for today. 

We start in the book of Ephesians 5:8: 

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light …" 

This is our opportunity, like never, ever before, to shine for the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I need to step up now. People are suffering; people are losing hope everywhere. Now remember, it's the amount of Jesus Christ in us that influences those around us. That is the light they are looking for, and that light shines through us into this very dark world when we spend time with the Lord. Now remember the darker things get - and they are getting rather dark, aren't they? - the brighter the light of Christ will shine through us.

You know you can never get a more encouraging word than someone who says, "There is something different about you." And you say, "What's different?" "No, no, the way you talk, the way you are looking at things, that smile on your face, that wave that you always give when you go past us on your bicycle or your motorbike or in your motorcar."

It's not about preaching huge sermons; it's about shining for Jesus Christ. Do you remember that beautiful song that was written by Graham Kendrick some time ago? It goes something like this:

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.

Go out today and shine for Jesus.
God bless you and goodbye.