THE POWER OF GOD’S LIGHT
“No longer will you need the sun to shine by day, nor the moon to give its light by night, for the LORD your God will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun will never set; your moon will not go down. For the LORD will be your everlasting light. Your days of mourning will come to an end.”
Isaiah 60:19-20 (NLT)
I was a mile and a half down in a cave, spelunking with friends. I love adventure, but this was a bit more than we bargained for. Our guide told us to turn off our headlamps. Total darkness enveloped us. I could not see my hand right in front of my eyes. I had never experienced darkness like that. We all realized that if we lost our headlamps, or if they failed, we would likely not make it out alive.
Isaiah's prophecy paints a breathtaking picture of the transformative power of God's light. In a world where the sun and moon have been the primary sources of illumination, Isaiah declares a radical shift. No longer will the people rely on these celestial bodies, for the Lord Himself will be their everlasting light. This imagery transcends the physical realm, symbolizing God's abiding presence and glory among His people.
One day, God’s presence will be our light in the New Jerusalem. But Jesus tells us that we have this divine light inside us now. God's light represents His divine attributes—His love, truth and righteousness—illuminating the darkness of our lives. Just as the sun's radiance dispels the dark, so too does God's light dispel the darkness of sin, despair and hopelessness. In His light, we find healing, restoration and the promise of a new dawn.
I had never been more grateful to see our headlamps light back up. We could navigate the narrow passages again by the light each of us had. Hours later, when we emerged from the cave, the brilliance of the sunlight was almost blinding.
I don’t know what darkness, mourning or pain you are facing. Take comfort today that the Lord will be your everlasting light. Your days of mourning will come to an end. Jesus promises never to leave us or forsake us. Isaiah reminds us that our present circumstances are not permanent, for God's light banishes the darkness and brings forth new beginnings.
APPLICATION: Reflect on the power of God's light in your life. Are there areas where you’re allowing darkness to linger—sin, doubt, fear or bitterness? Invite God's light to penetrate those places, bringing clarity, healing and transformation.
PRAYER: Thank You, Lord, for being our everlasting light. In the midst of darkness, illuminate our hearts and minds by Your Spirit, dispelling the shadows of sin and despair. Help us to walk in the light of Your presence.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?