Daily D – Luke 2:9

by | Dec 13, 2023 | Daily D | 0 comments

David G Bowman Logo

Luke 2:9  Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, . . . (NLT)

The radiance of heaven illuminates more than physical space. The lights likewise come on in our hearts and minds. We suddenly see with new perception. We immediately understand something has changed and will never be the same. 

I wonder if the shepherds in this story, or any who are familiar with this story, ever gazed at the night sky the same way again? 

Were their thoughts fixed on singular points of light in hues of red, blue, yellow, and white? 

Did they ponder constellations and the movement of heavenly bodies? 

Or did they brace themselves in preparation for a reprise of the biggest moment of their lives?

Did they ever get over the startling realization of what they saw, heard, and fully experienced on that night of nights?

Sometimes a single moment, a particular evening, a unique event reshapes the size of our soul. 

Sometimes we see more than we can perceive, we behold more than we can adore, we praise more than we can sing.

Sometimes we walk away in wonder.

Terror turned into truth. Fear led to faith. Obedience led to the very presence of God’s intervention as he began to light up more than a night sky, more than darkened minds, more than a place, a time, and event. 

Those who return from near-death experiences have stories to tell. So do those who have near-life, near-glory experiences. Two thousand years later, we still tell those tales. 

As we gaze into the night sky, let us never forget the glory, the radiance, the story, and the essence of God’s redeeming love. 

I will gaze into the night sky with wonder, awe, and anticipation.

Our Father, radiate your glory upon our souls today. Illumine our hearts and minds. Empower us to see with new eyes, hear with new ears, and kneel on knees honored to experience the very light of life. Amen. 

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

CONNECT WITH ME!

Interested in learning more about Church Unique or Life Younique? Send a note through the Get In Touch box or Message me through the Facebook link above.

          Church Unique Logo          Auxano Logo

GET IN TOUCH!

READ MY BLOG!

Daily D – Psalm 92:12-15

Psalm 92:12-15
The righteous thrive like a palm tree
and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon.
Planted in the house of the LORD,
they thrive in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
healthy and green,
to declare, “The LORD is just;
he is my rock,
and there is no unrighteousness in him.”

Daily D – Matthew 22:15-17

Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to trap him by what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are truthful and teach truthfully the way of God. You don’t care what anyone thinks nor do you show partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

Daily D – Psalm 90:12

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.

Daily D – Matthew 17:1-9

Matthew 17:1-9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. He was transfigured in front of them, and his face shone like the sun; his clothes became as white as the light. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it’s good for us to be here. If you want, I will set up three shelters here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased. Listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown and were terrified.
Jesus came up, touched them, and said, “Get up; don’t be afraid.” When they looked up they saw no one except Jesus alone.
As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Don’t tell anyone about the vision until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

Daily D – Matthew 15:34

Matthew 15:34 “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked them. “Seven,” they said, “and a few small fish.”