I have been reminded in Romans 13 this week that "now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed." How near is that? I like to think that it is VERY soon.
Because His coming for us is soon we are encouraged to "cast off the works of darkness and let us put on the armor of light." Rm 13:12 That's a cool visual! Armor of Light! Makes me think of 2 different passages.
Eph 6:10-17 "Put on the whole armor of God..." v.13 "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. (firm)"
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world..."
You might say that putting on Christ (Rm 13:14)is putting on the armor of light and He is the power to stand firm against the evil one.
It is a dark world we live in, and there is an evil power that blinds the hearts and minds of many. But, dear ones, we are not bound by it but rather set free and now it is our responsibility to shine!
So, "let us walk properly,(decently) as in the day," - did you get that? (As in the day?) You mean it's not day? No! It is night! You bring the light to the world around you!
Judges 5:31b "But let those who love Him be like the sun when it comes out in full strength."
Shine for our Savior and Lord today! Light exposes sin, brings warmth, causes growth and yes, cheers our hearts.
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."
What a picture!
Remember the song "This Little Light of Mine"... Now it's up to you!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
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