Your eyes light up at the sight of us.
Your ears perk up at the mention of our name.
We stop heavenly traffic when we pass you by, God.

We are Eye-Catchers. 

By no means is the universe framed around us, for “from Him and through Him and to Him are all things” (Romans 11:36). The glory of God cannot be emphasized enough.  But somehow, women, we have missed the heartbeat of it all.  Somewhere along the way we have missed the absolute devotion and adoration God has for his creation, and specifically, for his daughters.  For us. 

It is apparent in our slumped shoulders, our self-deprecating words, our downcast eyes.
Also in the woman with a lofty gaze, an aire of pride and self-satisfaction.  She, too, has missed it.

When the Maker of the Universe, Keeper of the Stars [Isaiah 40:26] calls you by name, it humbles you and sinks you to the depths of the earth in wonder, joy, and amazement. 

Sit there for awhile.

It is true.

You are an Eye-Catcher. 

You are “the apple of His eye” [Zechariah 2:8].

This month, we launch Sky City as a community resource for life-exchange, truth, healing, and enjoyment.  And if we are to advance together as fully alive women of Christ, we have to start here.  If we don’t believe – no, if we aren’t convinced down to our very marrow — that we are loved, that we are valued, precious, and uniquely treasured by God, we will never be women bursting with life.  Apart from this, all human efforts will be lost on us, lost on the One who doesn’t know that she puts a Twinkle in the Eye of God.

Point to Ponder: Have we lost the sparkle in our eyes that comes from seeing His?

Isaiah 40:26-31, Psalm 8, Psalm 139
 

“Arise, shine, for your light has come,

and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

See, darkness covers the earth

and thick darkness is over the peoples

but the Lord rises upon you.

Nations will come to your light, and

kings to the brightness of your dawn.”

Isaiah 60:1-3

With Easter just behind us and the brightness of spring all around us, let us consider our own hearts and the light within.  The risen Christ is our Light, our Glory, our Brightness. 

Do you feel dim today?  Do you feel under the ’thick darkness that covers the earth, that is over the people?’ 

Today He says,

“Wake up, O sleeper,

rise from the dead,

and Christ will shine on you.”

Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”  (Ephesians 5:14-16) 

The days are ”evil” - they are short, they are slipping away.  But today, Arise, Shine, for your Light has come.  Wake up, Sleeper, and Christ will shine on you. 

For Reflection:  [Please contribute your thoughts.]
What are personal reflections from this Easter weekend?
How do we “wake up” to His Light?