READ:
2 Corinthians 4:1-12
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath
shined 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
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Isaiah 17-19
Ephesians 5:17-33
The painting A Trail of Light by Colorado Springs artist Bob Simpich
shows a grove of aspen trees with golden leaves lit by the autumn sun.
The topmost leaves are brilliantly illuminated while the ground beneath
the trees is a mixture of sunlight and shadows. The painter said of this
contrast, “I can’t resist the light filtered through to the forest
floor. It weaves a special magic.”
The apostle Paul wrote to the followers of Jesus in Corinth, “For it is
the God who commanded to shine out darkness, who 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). Paul goes on to describe the reality
of life in which “we are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; …
perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck
down, but not destroyed” (vv.8-9).
There are times when it seems that the light of God’s face is dimmed
because of our difficulty, sorrow, or loss. Yet, even in these dark
shadows, we can see evidence of His presence with us.
If we walk in filtered light today, may we discover anew that God’s
light – Jesus – is always shining in our hearts. – David McCasland
Lord, shine the light of Your face on us that we may find our way to
Your salvation. Shine Your light into the darkness that envelops our
world that we may see who You are and show others the way to You.
In dark circumstances, God’s light is still shining in our hearts.
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