Rise And Shine

“Tell us,” [the disciples] said, “when will this [end of the age] happen” . . .
“About that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

Matthew 24:3, 36

Do you know what it’s like when you have to get up, but you just keep hitting snooze until, all of a sudden, your morning is gone! When it comes to sharing the gospel, it’s time for us to rise and shine. The world is too dark for the church to keep hitting snooze.

Each time we become sidetracked or indifferent about sharing the gospel, it’s like we are choosing snooze and allowing the world to linger in darkness longer. Every single day brings open doors for us to extend love, grace, mercy, truth, and justice through holy living, acts of kindness, and words of life. But only when we are awake can we seize these opportunities to be light-bearers in this world.

Let’s commit to not hitting snooze anymore, or else we might sleep through the very reason we were sent into the world. Once the day is gone, it’s gone—and no one knows when Jesus will return. So, go into your part of the world today and spread the hope-filled gospel of God’s great love. Rise and shine, and Jesus will shine through you.

Jesus, I choose to wake up and spread Your gospel of love today. Help me be alert and seize every opportunity to shine for You.