The LORD says:
You are my people and nation!
So pay attention to me.
My teaching will cause justice
to shine like a light
for every nation.
LUKE 2:28, 30-31 (CEV)
Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God,
“...With my own eyes I have seen
what you have done
to save your people,
and foreign nations
will also see this.
Your mighty power is a light
for all nations,
and it will bring honor
to your people Israel.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God has put us here to light up the world through Christ.
DAILY FODDER
How are the lives of the people around you lighter because you are here?
PRAYER
Glorious God, I'm grateful for your light that has invaded the world through Jesus. Forgive me for reflecting the dark and snarky attitudes of the world to which you've called me to reflect your light. Reverse the flow and shine through me so that the world's hopelessness is blasted away in bursts of light. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
