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2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness”, made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

Look at the context in which Paul is writing. He earlier wrote that when we come under the new covenant of relationship with the Father through Christ, we “reflect the Lord’s glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18) for the gospel is His light (v4). I love that this light is associated with His “all-surpassing power” (v7). We reflect his light… that light is His glory… and His glory has power!

There are some of you right now, who could do with some of God’s all-surpassing power.

And I’m not talking about it in some esoteric, “spiritual” sense, but in a real, practical way. For some of us, it’s in a relationship you feel is breaking down. For other, it’s in your job. Some need a miracle for a loved one and others a miracle for ourselves. Others want to be taken to a new level of ministry. Some need a renewal of confidence.

I love that God makes light shine out of darkness. That means He can shine light out of me. That means He can shine light in this situation I am facing.

As believers, we no longer have to qualify for the glory of God. We turn toward our God who just shines (oh, can you see His magnificent light!!) and His power reflects off our life.

Prayer for this week: Father, all I have is you. I want to see the light of your face. Let me see what you are doing in my life so that I may do the same. I decree the blessing of You on my life; literally You - the amazing blessing of relationship with You.