MY DAILY COVENANT WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
Devotion for Wednesday May 6, 2020
Topic: Let Your Light Shine
Text: Isaiah 60:1 – 8
A
true Christian is a light to the world. In Book of Common Prayer (2007:167), we
have in the liturgy for baptism, where the person being baptized will be given
a candle light with the following admonition. (One of the sponsors says): Receive the light of Christ to show that you
have passed from darkness to light. (The
congregation will respond): Shine as light in the world to the glory of
God the Father, Amen. This clearly shows what the life of a Christian
should be.
In
Matthew 5:14 – 16, Jesus made it clear that we are the light of the world. What
does it imply? It means that we are to show the world things as they are, and
gives to men right views of them. We are to enlighten, direct, and quicken
others. How much are you doing this?
In
our text, the prophet calls on the nation of Israel to arise and shine because
their light has come.
God's covenant with Israel is, that His word and Spirit shall dwell with her
forever. These are mightier than the powers of darkness (Isaiah 60:2a); so that
in all her conflicts with them it is certain that she will, in the end, prevail
(Isaiah 60:2b). As the light (Christ – see John 8:12; 9:5) is revealed, it will
draw Gentiles to it (Epiphany – Matt 2:2).
For us who are Christians of today, as far as we have the knowledge of God in us, and the favour of God
towards us, our light has come. It behooves on us to shine the light for others
who are still in darkness to see our light and come to it. It is a command.
Therefore, ensure you do it through godly living; through the words of your mouth
and through your actions.
Food for Thought: How can you shine your light for others to see?
Memory verse: Matthew 5:16
Prayer:
Father in heaven, let my light so shine before men, that they may see my good
works and glorify you in Jesus name.
