25TH MAY, 2035
BORN TO SHINE
INTRODUCTION :
Just like Jesus, everyone is born with a measure of glory and the ability to shine as stars (Matthew 2:1–2). You were born into this world to shine, and born again into the family of God to reign on earth.
- WHAT YOU NEED TO SHINE
A) ARISE
i) Arise from a sinful life
Like the prodigal son, you must make the decision to return to the Father of Light (James 1:17)
Luke 15:18 – “I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee.”
ii) Arise from darkness into light
You are called out of darkness into God’s marvelous light:
1 Peter 2:9 – “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.”
B) THE LIGHT OF GOD
It is in God’s light that we truly see:
Psalm 36:9 – “For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.”
2 Corinthians 4:6 – “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
C) THE GLORY OF GOD
Each person carries a unique glory:
1 Corinthians 15:41 – “There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory.”
D) OIL IN YOUR LAMP
Oil in your lamp signifies the presence of the Holy Spirit of God in your life through whom you can shine in might, wisdom and quick understanding (Isaiah 11:2. To keep shining, you must remain filled with the Spirit:
Matthew 25:4 – “But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
- REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO SHINE *
- You Are the Light of the World
Matthew 5:14 – “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” - It Is a Command to you to shine
Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.” - The world is waiting to be blessed Through You
Isaiah 60:3 – “And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” CONCLUSION :
Go and show forth the praises of God. Shine in good works, in the knowledge and wisdom of God. Shine to reveal His glory and to lead others to the path of righteousness. You were born to shine and to reign-Let the little gospel light in you continue to shine.
@afo4Jesus
