Feeling Unworthy?
Do not fear or think of yourself as unworthy—of course you are! We all are. Only God is truly Worthy.
Isaiah :60: 1 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the lord rises upon you. 2 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, But the lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.
Arise, arm yourself, there is a battle for our souls, we must not forget this. The battle is fought in both realms, of Spirit and Matter. Often, they both collide (they coexist), leaving casualties on both sides.
But we can prepare ourselves, we can arm ourselves.
SHINE! That is our weapon, the Light of the world. We were created in and with the Light, already we are more powerful than darkness, that is, if we shine.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” – John 1:5
*It is all God’s divine initiative! All along God had a plan and a timetable. He has been preparing US (the Body) for such a time as this.
Even as the world is slowly decaying the Body is slowly but surely maturing. It’s time to take part and flow with the Spirit.
Do not fear or think of yourself as unworthy—of course you are! We all are. Only God is truly Worthy.
***It is for His glory that we are being prepared. He made no mistake in choosing YOU, just as He made no mistake in dying for your sins.
* God chose to put His Spirit within you. Personal unworthiness is not a valid excuse.
* Your destiny is God’s decision. Beware lest your sense of unworthiness become a smoke screen for unbelief!
Eph. 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork,(masterpiece) created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
The darkness, chaos, or emptiness that may still exist in your life is not any more of a deterrent to the Almighty than the terrible, pre-creation void that awaited Him in the beginning.
Certainly, your individual beginning from darkness to light shall NOT be too difficult for God!
Even now, the Holy Spirit is descending, hovering, and brooding over you. To your “new creation self” the voice of the Lord commands,
“Arise! Shine! Shake yourself from the depression in which circumstances have kept you! You are standing at the threshold of God’s glory!”
Eph. 2:4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
Let the light of Christ shine.
*‘Arise, shine; for your Light has come… the Lord will be your everlasting Light’ (Isaiah 60:1, 19-20).
* Jesus Christ is ‘the Light of the world’. When we ‘follow Him’, we ‘will not walk in darkness’. We ‘will have the light of life’ (John 8:12).
*We are living in difficult times. We are surrounded by much darkness. We must NOT be discouraged – ‘the lamp of God has not yet gone out’ (1 Samuel 3:3). *When the darkness threatens to overcome the Light, we MUST take encouragement from God’s Word – ‘The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’ (John 1:5).
*When the darkness seems to be everywhere, put your trust in the Lord – The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?’- and let ‘His Word’ be ‘a lamp to your feet and a light to your path’ (Psalms 27:1; 119:105).
**Let the words of Scripture lead to thoughts of the Saviour.
* Read the words – ‘His Name’ shall ‘endure for ever’ (Psalm 72:17) – and think of Christ.
*His Name is ‘the Name above all other names’. He is ‘the King of kings and Lord of lords’ (Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 19:16).
“Arise,shine; for thy light is come…”
LIGHT is all it takes to intimidate and eliminate darkness! “..thy light is come” means we’ve ALL been given EACH our unique ability to overcome darkness; and “..shine” means to reflect His illumination,showcase His blessings, demonstrate His power etc. Every ‘SHINING’ begins with ‘RISING’!
In these days of uncertainty,chaos and crisis,God is challenging us His children to take our STAND and SHINE!
Jesus Christ is ‘the Light of the world’. When we ‘follow Him’, we ‘will not walk in darkness’. We ‘will have the light of life’(John 8:12).
Darkness must flee when light is present, God is everywhere present and no where absent. Therefore light is everywhere present except man’s heart:
Mans heart is a dark, cold and lonely place; A place that God’s presence does not access or inhibit UNLESS the door is opened and He is invited in(your Choice), then light and life inhibits the once dark heart of man and he becomes ALIVE.
Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Jesus is the light of life and the world. Have you opened your hearts door and allowed him to be the light of your life.
*We say: COME LORD JESUS. COME, bring more light daily —only you are Worthy!
God chose to put His Spirit within you. Personal unworthiness is not a valid excuse.
* Your destiny is God’s decision. Beware lest your sense of unworthiness become a smoke screen for unbelief!
We say: Blow wind of God blow. Blow upon that small coal within our heart and bring the fire alive. Once again set (us) your people ablaze to a fire of fullness with your glory. In the mighty name of Jesus let it all happen.
Colossians 1:15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him ALL things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
“What we believe defines us and determines how we approach everyday life”
Rev. 4:11 “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
*‘Arise, shine; for your Light has come… the Lord will be your everlasting Light’ (Isaiah 60:1, 19-20).
YOU HAVE MUCH WORTH TO YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER. God chose to put His Spirit within YOU. You are His Masterpiece!!
Amen