Before people

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5: 16

Wherever the people of God pass, His Light shines in such a way that people around them feel touched to wonder about His Greatness. It is with much respect that we live this.

Light

"For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us."

2 Corinthians 4:6-7


In Jesus, God's desire was fulfilled on shining His light on those His Spirit has chosen, regardless of their merits, but by faith.

Brightness

"Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever." Daniel 12:3

He who saves souls is wise.

There is a price to pay, but the harvest is great and the labourers are few. You have to work your fingers to the bone, fast, pray early in the morning and then by the Spirit, be used to show people the Way of salvation.

"Those who sow in tears shall reap with joy." Psalm 126:5

These people will shine for all eternity.

Shine

To achieve physically, performers do everything to excel in their work, both in theatre as well as on film. They must shine and be recognized for their talent to be considered a Star; a celebrity.

In the same way, students strive to be at the top so that they can have a promising future. At work also...there is a fierce struggle to remain, because thousands are being laid off; you need to survive, so you must improve your professional approach.

To conquer spiritually, you also face a war; you are constantly attacked so you must be brave, perseverant and always looking at the Aim - where the prize, with honour, is guaranteed. However, it must be pursued with great effort and desire from the depths of the soul; it's like being in love - your eyes shine - understand?

"For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul." Proverbs 2:7

With the presence of God in your life you are a bright star, you even shine! The devil sees this light and knows that he can't touch you. Like the Father, you are a brilliant person, even here on earth.

"Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb; Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. Her light was like unto a stone most precious, as it were jasper stone, clear as crystal..." Revealtion 21:9-11