BRILLIANT
Today's reading: Revelation 4-6

"The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones--jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow." Revelation 4:3 NLT

Brilliant-very bright; striking; distinctive.

I have some battery operated candles in the windowsills of our little farmhouse.

For a few hours each evening they twinkle, casting a little light from their plastic flame-looking tip.

That is until the batteries begin to fizzle out.

I needed to be reminded this morning of God's brilliance. His constant, ever-glowing brilliance.

Because there are days, I think His powers extend only as far as my faith.

I struggle with believing His abilities are some what linked to my imaginations, my personal aptitudes or my completed how-to-be-the-perfect-Christian checklists.

But His brilliance has nothing to do with me.

He glows.

He shines.

He radiates light.

He beams.

He is illuminated with a power all His own.

A power He chooses to shine on me.

And through me.

And around me.