“Let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth” (Gen 1:15).
God set the lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light to the earth. “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Eph 2:6). God has set us in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. When we receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit we enter into this heavenly kingdom. The place where God has kept us, wherever it may be, is heaven for us; it should be taken as heaven by us. Then we shall be able to shine and give light to others. But if we choose a place for ourselves according to our own will the place may appear like heaven, as Sodom did to Lot when he chose it, but soon it will turn into hell for us, like Sodom did when fire and brimstone was rained. Instead of emitting rays of light we shall be engulfing others in darkness.
God has set us in heavenly places and He expects us to give light to the earth. God’s method of ruling is by giving light and this is the excellent way to rule. Rulers should be exemplary. The ruling should not be based on power but character-based. We need revelation and enlightenment to live a selfless life and rule according to the pattern set by God. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matt 5:16). God wants us to give light to the earth through our good works.
– Taken from Morning Manna – Thoughts for Daily Devotion
God has set us in heavenly places and He expects us to give light to the earth. God’s method of ruling is by giving light and this is the excellent way to rule. Rulers should be exemplary. The ruling should not be based on power but character-based. We need revelation and enlightenment to live a selfless life and rule according to the pattern set by God. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matt 5:16). God wants us to give light to the earth through our good works.
– Taken from Morning Manna – Thoughts for Daily Devotion
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