The God who spoke light into existence, saying, “Let light shine for the darkness”, is the very One who sets our hearts ablaze to shed light on the knowledge of God’s glory revealed in the face of Jesus, the Anointed One. But this beautiful treasure is contained in us-cracked pots made of earth and clay-so that the transcendent character of this power will be clearly seen as coming from God and not from us. We are cracked and chipped from all our afflictions on all sides but we are not crushed by them. We are bewildered at times, but we do not give in to despair. We are persecuted, but we have not been abandoned. We have been knocked down, but we are not destroyed...

So we have no reason to despair. Despite the fact that our outer humanity is falling apart and decaying, our inner humanity is breathing in new life every day. You see, the short-lived pains of this life are creating for us an eternal glory that does not compare to anything we know here.  2 Corinthians 4: 6-9 and 16-17  (The Voice)

This Scripture says perfectly what Alan experienced here and what he has now. I want to remember his peace and boldness in sharing Jesus so that I can do the same. Though I ache to have him beside me, I know he is beaming in heaven with eternal glory. 

Heavenly Father, thank you for Alan’s life and how he let you shine through his cracked pot. Make me strong and courageous so that I can share his legacy. Amen