Shining like the sun

If you love Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! If you were in sorrow because of the city, you can now be glad. ~ Isaiah 66:10 (CEV)

But everyone who has done right will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. ~ Matthew 13:43a (CEV)

KEY IDEA:

God promises a great future for the active citizens of his kingdom.

PRAYER:

Thank you, Lord, for the hope that you have given us through Christ Jesus. Thank you for initiating the Kingdom of God. I count myself as a citizen of that kingdom because I am trusting in what Christ has done and is doing. But I'm not sure that I'm yet to the point where I'm shining like the sun. Please do what it takes in my life to get me to that point. I'm eager to become a full participant in the celebration. Amen.