Radiance: Glowing In The Dark

The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

John 1:5 (NASB)

You yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness...

Romans 2:19 (NASB)

For God, Who said, 'Light shall shine out of darkness,' is the One Who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the Face of Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:6 (NASB)

For you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:5-6 (NASB)

Because the darkness is passing away and the true Light is already shining.

1 John 2:8 (NASB)

Actors, models, and talent for Christ:

  • You move like a dancer in a spotlight.

  • You stand like a lighthouse in dark waters.*

  • You seek like a searchlight in a forest.

  • You travel like the truth on lighted screens.

  • You shine like candles at Christmas time.

Because you humble yourself before Him, God exalts you as a star in His Hand. He propels you like a fireworks display--landing in homes, schools, theaters, and hearts. People begin to wonder: Who are you?

You reflect the Sun, You carry the Son, since the Holy Spirit is within you. Some will fear and flee. Some will hate and mock. But lost children will be drawn to the Light.

  • If radiance concerns radiating,

  • As in moving, flying, and going forth,

  • Then God's stars need to move, fly and go forth…

  • Into the world by way of media… 

  • And most especially, to the dark parts,

  • Because in darkness light is clearly seen.

The result?

'The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them' (Isaiah 9:2). Because God says, 'I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, in paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them' (Isaiah 42:16).

Actors, models, and talent for Christ: You carry God’s Light.

You are God's communication task force, as ambassadors and missionaries sent into the fields of entertainment.

But before He signs your entry papers, you need a pre-packed, security-checked case of faith, courage, wisdom, and savvy.

Consider another job requirement. It’s an important page of your visa… that’s ready for display at any time:

'If you give yourself to the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness...' (Isaiah 58:10).

The hungry and afflicted are your fans (and your fans-to-be). Summary: ' 'Teacher, which is the great Commandment in the Law?' '

'Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and great Commandment. And the second is like It: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two Commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets' ' (Matthew 22:36-40).

If you heed these Rules, you glow in the dark!

Radiance: Glowing In The Dark (Part 4)

* Check out this song, Lighthouse, by Anthem Lights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YGDtj8dItw, https://www.facebook.com/AnthemLights

NOTE: This is a 2023 update of a 2013 Carey Lewis Devotion. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players. Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.

Carey Arban