Today, as we draw closer to the end of the church year we continue with theme of the end times. Daniel speaks of the resurrection of the dead from the dust. But until then the redeemed in Christ shine brightly with the gospel.  Even in times of distress and turmoil the church shines as bright stars in the lives of others that leads them to faith. What a beautiful promise God has given us as he saved people.

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever. Dan. 12:3