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You stand out in a crowd


I shine as a bright star.  I cannot blend in and fit in.  I stick out.  I am sanctified.  Just one glance at me and my uniqueness is spotted and proclaimed.  My light cannot be hidden.  The enemy will not dismiss me and go along his way because I try to blend in.  No. He still attacks relentlessly.  He desires to completely destroy me.  I don’t have to be in the fight.  He will bring the fight to me.  Why?  Because he knows how powerful I really am, even if I try to hide it.  And if he can destroy me while I am weak, he will never have to fight a mighty adversary. 



But friends, I have decided not to be an easy target for the enemy.  When he comes upon me, I will be ready to fight the good fight of the faith and to stand firm.  I have no intention of cowering or wavering.  I refuse to bow out of a race I am slated to win anyway.  I have no desire to give up my for sure victory to one who is lesser than I.  Here is where I stand on this matter.  When the waves crash and beat against my house, it will not fall because it is built upon a sure foundation – that of Jesus Christ.  I realize that I won’t get it right every time, but I’m planning on having a great average.  And though I may lose a couple battles, I know the war is already won.  I will live from a victory mindset, not a defeatist mindset – knowing that I am a divine winner. 



Here is the truth we must grab a hold of.  Here is the story of ours that must be grasped.  We are the salt and light of the earth, bought with an extremely high price.  The Savior of the world has set an incredible value on our lives and on our souls.  We are rare jewels.  We are eye catching beauties.  There is no blending in.  We have been set apart.   



“How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.” Exodus 33:16.



“So set yourselves apart to be holy, for I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 20:7.



“You must be holy because I, the Lord, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own.” Leviticus 20:26. 



There are so many scriptures that indicate we are to be separate from the rest of the world.  That we are new creations in Christ Jesus.  That we have a specific purpose.  And we do.  Come out from under the lamp shade and let your light shine. 

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