JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Ezekiel 1:28.

Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking.

As Ezekiel was receiving his calling into ministry, he had an encounter with the living God. He responded with reverence, awe, and humility. In the presence of God, we are often moved by the holiness of God and the mercy of God at the same time. We are likely to be convicted of our own sinfulness, but at the same time, encouraged by the grace of God to give us a place of belonging to His family and service in His church.

Greater understanding comes to the worshipper of God. We see Jesus more clearly, we see ourselves more clearly, and we see our purpose in Christ more clearly when we surrender to God.

This Light Reflection inspires us to worship God in humility when He calls us to service in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com