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Day 8: John 8/Psalm 20
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Wednesday March 3, 2004
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“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk
in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 8:12b (New International Version)
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You’ve got
Star Quality!
While attending
college in Nashville I had the opportunity to intern for a record
label. People there would use terms like “star quality” or “presence”
to describe the glow that certain celebrities projected. The few that I
met definitely did seem to light up the room. This star quality is
often credited to the celebrity’s ability to draw a fan base. Radical
fans often go to great lengths just to have a brief encounter with
their favorite celebrity.
Jesus was and is
the ultimate celebrity. Throughout the accounts of his life we see
multitudes of fans flocking to him just to be in his presence, hear him
speak, or perchance even touch him. His light drew followers and foes
alike. Even the Pharisees wanted him at their dinner parties. He
would’ve definitely been on the cover of People Magazine’s list of most
beautiful people.
Jesus didn’t come
just to light up a room; He came to give light to the entire world;
including you and me. I’ve been a fan of a few celebrities in my day.
Although in my youth I thought meeting one of them would change my
life, none of them ever offered to share their light with me. But Jesus
promises that all who follow him will have his light -- “the light of
life.” He wants to share it with us. As we come into his presence, his
light enters us and replaces the darkness. The more encounters we have
with him, the more we shine.
Stars rise and
fall, looks fade, and hit records are forgotten. But Jesus shines on
through you and me. Come into his presence and let him light your
world. As we follow him, his light continues to shine into this world
and eliminate darkness.
Today’s
Prayer:
“Jesus, I am your fan. I come asking to be changed by you, to share
in your light of life. Let your light shine through me today.”
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Memory Verse of the Week:
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 23:6 (New International Version)
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For a complete
listing of all the previous devotionals in this "50 Day
Experience," click here.
To read the chapter or psalm of the day online, click on one of the
following links:
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John
8
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Psalm
20
Aaron Wright , wright@cincyvineyard.com,
South Zone Pastor at VCC
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