07/27/2025 Church service

周日礼拜

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SHINE  发光
Daniel 12:3: People who are wise will shine like the bright sky. Those who help many people to do what is right will also shine brightly forever. They will shine like the stars in the sky at night.
但 以 理 書 12:3: 智者必发出光辉，如耀眼的穹苍；引导多人归向公义的人必如闪烁的星辰，直到永永远远。 (page 1459)
John 1:4,5: Life was in him, and this life was the light of the human race. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
約 翰 福 音 1:4,5: 他蕴含着生命，这生命给人类带来了光明。
光明在黑暗中闪耀，但是黑暗无法战胜光明 (page 1716)
2 Cor 4:6: For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
哥林多后书 4:6: 因为那吩咐光从黑暗中照射出来的上帝光照了我们的心，为要让我们认识上帝在耶稣基督的面容上所彰显的荣耀。
(page 1873)
2 Cor 3:18: We all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another.
哥林多后书 3:18: 我们这些脸上不再蒙着帕子的人，可以像镜子一样反映主的荣光，渐渐变成主的样式，荣上加荣。这都是主的作为，主就是那灵。(page 1873)
Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
马太福音 5:16: 同样，你们的光也应当照在人面前，好让他们看见你们的好行为，便赞美你们天上的父。(page 1563)

Micah 7:8: Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
弥迦书 7:8: 我的仇敌啊，你们不要对我幸灾乐祸！我虽跌倒，但必再爬起来；我虽坐在黑暗里，但耶和华必做我的光。
(page 1515)



 

 

 

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SHINE: Reflecting God's Light in a Dark World
Daniel 12:3
Have you ever been in a place of complete darkness, where even the smallest light becomes a beacon of hope?
Like a power outage or in an unfamiliar place at night?
…where even the tiniest flame can illuminate an entire room?
When things are darkest, we need a good source of Light to be able to see.
Today’s scripture tells us, 'People who are wise will shine like the bright sky. Those who help many people to do what is right will also shine brightly forever. They will shine like the stars in the sky at night.'
In our world with so much spiritual darkness, God is calling each of us to SHINE—not with our own light, but by reflecting His divine light that can transform lives and illuminate paths.
We live in a world desperate for authentic light. People are stumbling in darkness—making decisions without guidance, seeking purpose without direction, and searching for hope in places that only deepen their despair.
John 1:4-5 reminds us, 'In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'
The problem isn't just the darkness around us—it's that too often, we who carry God's light have covered it up – made it hard for others to find.
We've hidden our light under cultural conformity, fear of rejection, or simple complacency.
As Proverbs tells us, 'As a man thinketh... so he is.'
Our lives reflect our thoughts, and when our minds are filled with the world rather than God's Word, our light dims.
The world doesn't need more artificial light. It needs the authentic reflection of God's glory through transformed lives.
Sometimes it may feel challenging to be a light in the midst if darkness.
Maybe because of the shame or condemnation we have experienced about our own personal failings.
TODAY I want to release you to “walk by faith and not by sight” so you can become Bright Lights for the Kingdom.
To SHINE as beacons of Hope for a lost and dying world.

The beautiful solution is that we don't need to generate our own light.
2 Cor 4:6 declares, 'For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.'

When we are shining properly, we are actually reflecting.
Like how the moon doesn't generate its own light but reflects the sun, we reflect the glory of God.
2 Cor 3:18 puts it this way: 'We all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus.'
God shines on us first—then we reflect that light. Our purpose is not to seek our own glory but to be vessels that God can use for His glory.
Ephesians 5:8 reminds us, 'Once your life was full of sin's darkness, but now you have the very light of our Lord shining through you because of your union with him. Your mission is to live as children flooded with his revelation-light!'
When I was in China for two weeks, I stood out as the only American I saw there.
I couldn’t escape being “noticed”
Similarly, as Christians, we should stand out in this world.
We are ambassadors for Christ.
Philippians 3:20 tells us, 'For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.'
As citizens of another Kingdom, we have both rights and responsibilities.
Imagine what our community would look like if every true believer truly reflected God's light:
Ÿ Families would be restored as God's love shines through forgiveness and grace
Ÿ Workplaces would be transformed by integrity and excellence that glorifies God
Ÿ Neighbors would be drawn to Christ not by our words alone, but by seeing His character reflected in our actions
Ÿ Those sitting in darkness and the shadow of death would find the path to peace through our consistent witness
The closer we get to the Light, the brighter our lives become.
As we draw near to God, His light reflects more brilliantly through us.
Even when we stumble, we have a solution—run back to the Light!
As Micah 7:8 encourages us, 'Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.'
2 Cor 3:18 promises this beautiful transformation: 'We can all draw close to him with the veil removed from our faces. And with no veil we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus. We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another.'
Let Your Light Shine
Jesus commanded in Matthew 5:16, 'Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.'
Notice the word 'let'—it indicates intentionality. It's a choice we must make daily.
How do we “let our light shine” in practical ways?
1. **Daily Reflection** - Spend time in God's presence through prayer and His Word. You cannot reflect what you haven't first experienced yourself.
Make this your first priority each morning.
Peter 3:18: But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
2. **Remove the Veils** - Identify what might be covering your light—fear, sin, busyness, worldly thinking—and surrender these to God. Confess them daily.
“Chip away that version that doesn’t serve you.”
2 Cor 3:16: But the moment one turns to the Lord with an open heart, the veil is lifted and they see.
vs 18: with no veil we all become like mirrors who brightly reflect the glory of the Lord Jesus.
3. **Intentional Witness** - Look for specific opportunities to help others do what is right.
Remember : 'Those who help many people to do what is right will also shine brightly forever.'
4. **Community Illumination** - Join with other believers to multiply your light. Commit to serving in one area where our church is bringing light to darkness.
5. **Persevere in Darkness**
When facing dark circumstances, remember Micah 7:8: “Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light."
Your light shines brightest against the darkest backgrounds.
From Glory to Glory
2 Cor 3:18 continues: “…We are being transfigured into his very image as we move from one brighter level of glory to another. And this glorious transfiguration comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
it “comes from the Lord”
Proverbs 27:19 tells us, 'As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart.'
What does your life reflect today?
God has called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light, not just for our benefit, but so we can shine for others. As we reflect His glory, we are being transformed 'from glory to glory' into the image of Christ.
This week, I challenge each of us to identify one specific way we will intentionally reflect God's light.
Perhaps it's in your family, your workplace, or your neighborhood.
Write it down, pray over it, and then act on it.
Remember the promise from Daniel 12:3: 'People who are wise will shine like the bright sky. Those who help many people to do what is right will also shine brightly forever. They will shine like the stars in the sky at night.'
Let us pray:
Father, thank You for shining Your light into our hearts. Help us to reflect Your glory in every aspect of our lives. Remove anything that dims our witness,
and use us to bring Your light to those still walking in darkness.
(removing the veils – “the abundance of grace & the gift of righteousness”)
May our lives bring glory to You alone. In Jesus' name, Amen.

2 Cor 4:6: For God, who said,
“Let brilliant light shine out of darkness,” is the One Who has cascaded His light into us—the brilliant dawning light of the glorious knowledge of God as we gaze into the face of Jesus Christ.

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