Our Message in Ministry
Just like flipping a light switch, the gospel reveals what was hidden—because Christ Himself is the light.
Devotional Credit: Day by Day by Grace by Bob Hoekstra
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The apostle Paul draws our attention to the unseen battle raging for the souls of men and women. Satan, described as the "god of this age," works tirelessly to blind unbelieving minds to the radiant glory of Christ revealed in the gospel. This darkness is not neutral; it’s strategic, designed to conceal the light of Jesus, who is the very image of God.
But we are not without purpose or power. Into this darkness, we are sent as bearers of the light of Christ. His light pierces the veil. It shines not because we radiate anything from ourselves, but because Christ, the Light of the world, lives within us. This is why Paul emphasizes, “We do not preach ourselves.” Our mission is not to magnify our story, but to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as humble servants—for His sake.
When we speak of Christ and walk in His light, something supernatural happens. The gospel—the good news of Jesus’ glory—shines through us and overcomes spiritual blindness. And as it did for Paul, our calling becomes clear: to open blind eyes, to turn hearts from the grip of darkness to the embrace of God. We are vessels. He is the radiance. We are servants. He is the Savior. And through us, the glory of Christ is made visible.
Personalized Journal Entry — Voice of the Holy Spirit
You carry My light within you—not a flicker from your own spark, but the flame of My presence, shining through every surrendered thought and yielded step. I have not asked you to invent the message or amplify your own voice. I have entrusted you with My Son’s glory.
The world is veiled in blindness, and the prince of darkness exerts his sway. But you are not of the world. You once walked in that blindness, but now you are light in the Lord. You walk in the light because Christ, the Light of the world, dwells in you. When you speak My Son’s name in truth and love, you expose shadows and release captives.
Do not concern yourself with how brightly you shine. Simply walk with Me, abide in Me, and My glory will do what only light can do—penetrate, reveal, and restore. As you proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord, the veil is lifted. The blind see. The bound are released. You are My servant, and He is the message.
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4:3–5; Ephesians 2:2; 1 John 5:19; John 8:12; Acts 26:18; Matthew 5:14; Ephesians 5:8
Real-Life Analogy
It’s like flipping the switch in a dark hotel room you’ve never entered before. For a moment, you’re frozen—uncertain of what’s around you. But then, light floods the space, revealing the furniture, the pathways, even hidden dangers. Suddenly, you can move freely. That’s what happens when the light of Christ shines through you into someone else’s darkness. You may not see what’s happening behind the veil—but His light always reveals.
Prayer of Confidence
Father, thank You that I no longer live in darkness, but in the light of Your Son. Thank You that You’ve made me a vessel through whom Jesus shines. I trust You to shine through me today—not by my cleverness or eloquence, but simply because Christ lives in me. I rejoice that it’s not my story I carry, but His glory. May Your light flow from me freely, wherever You lead, because Jesus is my message and You are my power.