Dazzling

Scripture:

Behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. (Luke 24:4b)

Observation:

This small portion of scripture really stood out to me. It says the men had dazzling apparel. The word dazzling just jumped out at me. Whenever you read about an angel appearing in the Bible, they usually have a very bright and beautiful appearance about them. I looked up a few other scriptures that describe the appearance of angels and this is what the Bible says:

Acts 10:30b

... behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing...

Acts 1:10b

... behold, two men stood by them in white robes...

Application:

Why do the angels have this radiance and beauty about them? It is because they are reflecting the beauty of God. It is because they spend time in the presence of The God of Light. Just like when Moses came down from the mountain with his face glowing, these angels also glow because they reflect God's glory. There is nothing glorious about these angels in themselves. There is no beauty they can claim on their own. It is God's beauty shining forth in our dark world.

Then I thought to myself, "If Jesus said that I am the light of the world, then I must have this dazzling clothing on too!" If I am suppose to reflect the glory of God, then in the spiritual sense, I must be wearing a white robe too. If we are to shine in the darkness, then that means I am also light. I bet if you had spiritual glasses, you could walk into a church, and all the people who are truly born again, would probably shine like floodlights. I need to let my light shine, and not hide it under a basket.

Matthew 5:14

"You are the light of the world."

Romans 13:12b

... put on the armor of light.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, help me to shine in this dark world. Forgive me for being disobedient when you call me to share with someone. Help me to overcome my fears so I can tell people about Jesus. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I pray for the ones who are lost, on their way to hell. Lord I don't want anyone I know to go to hell. Please help me to do what you called me to do. In Jesus name, Amen!