Proverbs 15:30: The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy.
Insight
The gospel of the glory of the blessed God is such a “good report.” “Faith cometh by hearing (by, a report), and hearing (or, the report) by the word of God” (Rom. 10:17). Precious as light to the eye when one has been groping in darkness, is this grand report to a soul that has been longing for deliverance from a burdened conscience.
The good report sent from heaven to men in their sins, is concerning God’s Son, Jesus Christ, “who was delivered for our offenses, and raised again for our justification.” It is a Person who is presented to man in the gospel. 1
Application
In Acts 16, Paul explains a jailers conversion and response: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.”
How has the light of His word changed your life? Will you share with someone else today how God has given you a reason to rejoice, regardless of your situation?
Motivation
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
The good news is our salvation, delivered daily to our souls, by His Spirit. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, help me to live my life in the light of Your Word.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
