Devotion:
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Read 2 Corinthians 4:4-6.
We discover who Jesus is through the Holy Spirit revealing to us the light of the gospel. Verse 4 tells us that their minds are blinded, unable to see the light of glory of Christ, a glory beyond comparison, the glory of the one and only God. When we become followers of Christ, the veil in our hearts is torn and our darkened hearts are filled with light. This light is the knowledge of the glory of God that we have heard about through God’s Word and that we begin to experience as believers through our worship and prayers.
Paul states, in verses 5,6, that the apostles are not proclaiming themselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord. They are servants for Him as they speak His Word, for God has made the truth clear to them. It is not about themselves, but all about Christ. He has shone in their hearts, giving them the light of the knowledge of glory of God through Christ. Why does Paul emphasize that they are simply servants of Christ? He knows God is the One ultimately transforming people. He is humble, recognizing their smallness and God’s greatness. Paul desires for God to receive all the glory. They are simply being obedient to God in response to His great mercy.
Personal Worship Option:
"Dear God, thank You for shining Your light in our hearts through Jesus. Help us to share that light with everyone we meet. Amen."
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