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Devotional - 18th Nov 2020

 'They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever'
(Daniel 12:3).

Knowing Christ and having a knowledge of Him, is important in the Christian journey. He is the only way back to the Father. Therefore, if we know Him, we know God, the Father. He is the One who can make us wise unto salvation. It is the fear of God, that's the beginning of wisdom; Knowing the awesomeness of God, His providence, who He is and what He has done for us. God has given us His Word so we may know Him, know who we are, our purpose on this earth, and His plan for our future. Man's duty is to fear God and to keep His commandments. This encapsulates everything - our love for God and our love for each other. When we study God's Word and apply it to our lives, by the holiness and righteousness of God, we become wise unto salvation. That is, we have the wisdom to hear God's voice and be led to trust it and obey Him. Those who are thoroughly instructed in Christ's Word and doctrine shall indeed shine, and they who preach Christ crucified and is instrumented in the salvation of others, shall be as stars. We need to understand that true religion is wisdom and those who live for God and seek heaven as their home are truly wise.  Take a look at the sky in a clear night, we cannot see the vastness of the heavens, but where we are we can see the beauty and brightness of the stars illuminating across the vastness of the heaven. We are told that the wise - those who excel in understanding, shall shine as the brightness of heaven. That is absolutely breathtaking! But not only that, but those who with godly wisdom, patience, love and endurance, bringing others to  love and fear God; turning them to righteousness, will be as the stars for eternity. What a marvellous and awesome God we serve. Let us persevere, with forbearance and  patience, as we earnestly yearns and labour for the souls of men; that they too may enjoy eternity with Jesus when He comes. Let us now examine our lives, to determine whether we will shine like a star in heaven forever.

Have a wonderful day 🌹🌹

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