I think the sun shines brighter in Florida than elsewhere. My left arm burns every time I drive. Something is just more intense about the sun here. I am thankful for the sun’s light to see by and how it warms the earth to bring forth fruit. God’s love is compared to the sun. Number 6:25 says, “The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you” (NKJV). His blessings shine in our lives like sunshine as grace pours forth from His throne. We as believers are also compared to the sun. Proverbs 4:18 says, “But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day” (NKJV). As we grow in Christ, our light becomes brighter until we join our Heavenly Father for eternity. However, we don’t have our own light. Instead, we reflect the light that God shines on us, like the moon reflects the light of the sun. It encourages me to remember that the moon has phases. It doesn’t achieve its complete brightness in one day. So too, sanctification is a process. The closer we get to the Son, the more our lives reflect His light to lost and dying people. Every day we grow in glory as the Spirit stirs us towards love and good works. Philippians 2:15 says, “That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (NKJV). Our world contains obstinate people set on living life their own way. They live in constant night and don’t even know it. When we walk with the Lord, the light we scatter cuts through the darkness and draws people like moths to a candle. May we sit in the Son and draw near to the Lord. Then we can reflect His love and woo the world with His light.
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8/16/2022 06:16:09 am
I love the post. I pray I can reflect the light of Jesus even when someone or something tries to rob my joy.
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:23:09 pm
Yes, we need to study God's word and meditate on its precepts because what we take in is what will shine out. Thanks for the reminder.
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J.D. Wininger
8/16/2022 06:36:50 am
How brightly you shine young lady. Thank you for this inspirational post.
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:23:40 pm
So glad it blessed you. Your light shines bright too!
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:24:17 pm
The Lord helps both our talk and our walk honor Him.
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Matthew
8/16/2022 08:29:38 pm
Love this! So beautifully worded. Soaking in these loving words.
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:25:03 pm
May you soak in all the truths of God's love for you and shine His light to those both near and far.
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Ed Windhausen
8/17/2022 04:07:01 pm
May we all attract more moths to Him. Thanks for posting!!
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:25:57 pm
We were all once moths seeking light. So thankful for those who shone beforehand so that we may see the truth.
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Yvonne Morgan
8/17/2022 08:33:28 pm
Great encouragement. I pray I can shine brightly for God so others are attracted to Him.
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:28:05 pm
I originally had other verses in here, but I had to remove some to make way for my own words for copyright reasons. One of the other verses I like is Matthew 5:16, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." It is all for God's glory.
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Jeannie Waters
8/18/2022 08:35:53 am
Joanna, what a beautiful picture you paint in this post. My favorites line is “When we walk with the Lord, the light we scatter cuts through the darkness and draws people like moths to a candle.” In this ever-darkening world, may we seek to obey God that the Light of Christ will shine brightly from our hearts.
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Joanna Eccles
8/18/2022 06:29:04 pm
Our world really is bright, and my desire is not to attract people to myself, but to Christ. He is the One who is worthy of all praise and glory.
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8/19/2022 12:51:49 pm
Loved your message. For me, light has so many connections to our Lord. He gifted us with light when He separated night from day. But our greatest gift of Light is from Jesus, who gave His life for ours and shared the Light with us. Now we are the bearers of His light to share with others. It's a gift and an enormous responsibility, one we need to be in prayer for to support others on this journey to share the Light. Your message inspires us.
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8/19/2022 09:05:34 pm
What illumination (pun intended) you packed into this pithy post, Joanna. I will remember it whenever I look at the moon's glow.
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AuthorJoanna Eccles has led Bible studies for over twenty years and completed the year-long C. S. Lewis Fellows Program. She is passionate about discipleship and helping people grow in Christ. Joanna enjoys coffee and reading, and currently lives in Florida. Categories
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