JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Revelation 5, verse 9.

The Apostle John saw a vision of heaven. One of the scenes he saw was a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders.

They fell before the Lamb and sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.”

Heaven resounds with worship for Jesus, who is glorified at the throne. These words are spoken in a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power, and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

This Light Reflection inspires us worship Jesus reverently on earth as He is honored in heaven in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 89:14 and 15.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

Jesus is the firm foundation for the Christian faith. At the cross, God’s love and justice came together to demonstrate God’s righteous justice toward sin and faithful love toward sinners. Jesus paid the price for the sins that we commit. He is the advocate we need for forgiveness.

He has done all the work that is necessary for our salvation. Our proper response is to receive this gift of grace with gratitude and worship.

That word “acclaim” in this passage means to praise God publicly and with enthusiasm. This is how we can shine our light for God.

This Light Reflection inspires us to acclaim God and walk in the light of His presence in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com