DCLM Daily Manna, Monday September 14, 2015 by Pastor Kumuyi – Shining Where It Matters Most

Topic: Shining Where It Matters Most [Monday September 14, 2015]

Text: Daniel 12:1-4

Key Verse: “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” (Daniel 12:3).

A most glorious time in the life of an athlete is when he finds himself on the medals’ podium – as a winner. A flood of emotion sweeps through his mind at that moment and can be so strong to produce tears of joy.

Those tears are especially common in situations where the winner least expected to win. Such will be the experience of many believers when we get to heaven where Christ shall reward His faithful disciples.

Today’s text primarily predicts the deliverance and comfort the Jews would enjoy after the death of Antiochus, their great tormentor and adversary. But beyond that, it points to the experience of Christian believers at the end of time. In view of the great tribulation that will engulf the world, Christ will come for His own in an event commonly known as the rapture. Immediately after the rapture of true believers comes a time of reward.

Believers are going to be ‘judged’ (not to condemnation) according to their works and labour for the Master. Verse 3 of today’s text captures the lot of believers who exercised prudence in spiritual matters while on earth – “they that turn many to righteousness.” They will shine as stars all through eternity. Most people today, including believers, struggle to gain prominence in social and economic spheres.

They expend much time, affection and resources to “shine” in this passing world. But the truly wise Christian will invest more time and labour in Kingdom work – helping to turn many to righteousness. Such may not shine here but they will shine where and when it matters most – in the Kingdom to come.

Thought for the day: If all you are labouring for cannot earn you a crown hereafter, reconsider your labour

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DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.