Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, December 23, 2016

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“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.” (Daniel 12:3).

God said it. Do you believe it? He said that if anyone lacks wisdom we should ask for it and He will give it without reservation (James 1:5). Do you believe it? The Bible says that we can have more understanding than our teachers if we meditate upon God’s testimonies, which make us wise unto salvation (Psalm 119:99; 2 Timothy 3:15). Do you believe it? He said that Jesus is the embodiment of wisdom (Proverbs 8; 1 Corinthians 1:30-31). Do you believe it?

God said, “Let there be light!” and there was light. Do you believe it? On the fourth day, He created the heavenly bodies to rule the days and nights with greater and lesser lights. Do you believe it? God said that He is light, and in Him is no darkens at all; the greater light (1 John 1:5; Revelation 1:23). Do you believe it? God said that you are the light of the world, a city that cannot be hidden, that can shine as blameless children of God in this wicked and perverse generation; lesser lights reflecting God’s glory (Matthew 5:14; Philippians 2:15). Do you believe it?

If you believe all that God has said, and are willing to submit your life to Him, you will “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16). The beauty of this is that when we cooperate with God and allow His light to shine through us to save people from sin and its penalty, we are aligning ourselves with eternal greatness. Our lives will continue to shine, with God, throughout eternity. He said if we are wise (in Him) and live our lives turning people to Him in righteousness, we would shine as the stars forever and ever. Do you believe it?—L. David Harris (www.davidwritesalot.com)