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GOD’S WORD CAUSES US TO SHINE
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Psalm 119:135

Numbers 6:23-27

 

“The LORD make his face shine
upon thee, and be gracious

unto thee…”

 

GOD’S WORD CAUSES US TO SHINE
 
The psalmist knows that only God can light up his life. The Lord is the Light of the world! He alone can shine forth brightness on his path. God has the power to illumine his mind so that he may do the work of God rightly and faithfully. A plant, out in the open, receives sunlight. It will grow and glow to the blessing of man. So, a believer needs God’s shining power so that he may also be a light for others. This light is shed through the Word of God unto His people.
 
Upon His servants: Servants of the Lord work hard to glorify God. Their work must be guided by the light of His Word, or else their service will be found futile. The service should be according to the demands of God as prescribed in His Word. There is therefore the need for a light to direct His servants. A servant working in the dark cannot do things well. They will be found lacking in many things for he cannot see what he is doing. Light is essential, light is important and the light of God’s Word matters most for God’s servants.
 
Upon His students: The psalmist learns the Word through the statutes in His Word. These are like a curriculum set for the students to finish a course. The psalmist knows that he needs God’s wisdom and understanding to learn the Word. This is the light of God which He sheds on all who desire to be taught of Him. Knowledge can be obtained and kept when the light of God’s Word is received. Only those who study will seek the light and those who study His Word will be given light.
 
We can only hope for God’s light when the light is used for the glory and honour of the Father. Light is necessary to further shed brightness on this dark and sinful world. Light is important to discern between true and false teachings. When we do not ask for the light, we are actually in darkness. People in the light appreciate the light, those who are in darkness despise the light.
 
Dear reader, what do you pursue? Light or darkness? Those who serve God will pursue and seek the light.
 
THOUGHT: Am I seeking the light?

PRAYER: Father, shine upon us that we may be taught of Thee.

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