Title: Shine Bright
Memorize: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 4:16 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Acts 13:42-52 (Nkjv)
[42] So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.
[43] Now when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
[44] On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God.
[45] But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul.
[46] Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
[47] For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”
[48] Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.
[49] And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region.
[50] But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, raised up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
[51] But they shook off the dust from their feet against them, and came to Iconium.
[52] And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Message:
Matthew 5:14 says, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Beloved, you are a child of God, and that qualifies you to be called “light.”
God wants you to shine like Joseph, who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams. After Joseph interpreted his dreams, Pharaoh said, “We cannot find another man like this in whom the Spirit of God dwells” (Genesis 41:1-44). The Lord wants you to shine like Deborah; in Judges 4:1-14, when it was time to go to war, even the captain of the army of Israel said, “I won’t go unless Deborah comes along.”
My dear child, God also wants you to shine like Daniel. In Daniel 6:1-3, the Bible tells us that even though three people were appointed presidents to supervise the other officers in the kingdom of Babylon, Daniel excelled among them because an excellent spirit was found in him. I pray for you today; may you shine so brightly that the name of the Almighty God will be praised continually in your life, in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Point:
Father, please help me to shine everywhere I go.
HYMN 50: CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE
Verse 1
Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we’ve victory
If the Lord be for us we can never fail,
Nothing ‘gainst His mighty power can e’er prevail.
Chorus
Conquerors are we, thr’o the blood of Jesus
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood of Jesus
Through the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.
Verse 2
In the name of Israel’s God we’ll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us but unto Him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood bought victory.
Verse 3
Unto Him that overcometh shall be given,
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from Heaven,
Over yonder He the victors palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye