“And I am certain that
God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is
finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns (Philippians 1:6, NLT).”
If something is pierced, something else can penetrate
through to the inside. If the something that is pierced is a panel made of a
solid surface and light is on one side; light would be able to come through to
the inside. Once light has traveled
through the panel, light exists on both sides of the panel. As long as there is
a light source, there will be light on the inside of the panel. If the piercings
are done with intention and with purpose; a design is formed on the outside of
the panel.
Our Lord is the “Light of the World.” Jesus spoke of his
being the “Light” and offered himself as the “Light of life” that would negate our
having to flounder in the darkness (John 8:12). Christ as light existed before
time began and will not fade as time itself passes by (Colossians1:17). God is creating in us a masterpiece through
the light of Christ penetrating the canvas panel with His purposes and design (Ephesians
2:10). Since He was pierced for our transgressions
(Isaiah 53:5) the light of love and grace pierces through the panel of our life
in each and every moment of His redeeming, sanctifying work in our lives. In every
sin forgiven by His death on the cross, in ever teaching and convicting moment of
His presence coming through the Holy Spirit and in every empowerment coming
into our hearts by His love and grave; the Light our Lord penetrates the panel
that is our life. In every moment of
trusting and obedience as we live out our days, allows us to be remade to bear
the image of the “Light” in us to give witness of His workmanship.
We are remade with His hand here on this earth by His
redeeming and sanctifying touch, so we might come into the place where there
will be no need for the sun and the moon because the “Light of the World” is
there (Revelation 21:22—27). Let us not be afraid of His plans and or His workmanship
because as He has His way with us, we become His masterpiece. We are marked
with His Hand upon our life.
Suggested Reading … Philippians 1
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