The whole earth is wrapped in darkness,
all people sunk in deep darkness,
But God rises on you,
his sunrise glory breaks over you.
Nations will come to your light,
kings to your sunburst brightness.
REVELATION 21:23-24 (MSG)
The City doesn’t need sun or moon for light. God’s Glory is its light, the Lamb its lamp! The nations will walk in its light and earth’s kings bring in their splendor.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's glory is the light we need.
DAILY FODDER
Have you ever been overwhelmed by light? Sometimes I walk into the bathroom during early morning darkness and through habit flip on a light switch. The sudden brightness is enough to knock me to the floor. But as I adjust I'm glad to have the light. The more we get used to God's light in the world the more drawing it becomes.
PRAYER
Light of the world, thank you for guiding my way. I become frightened when I take dark detours. Direct me always on the lighted pathway of your love. It gives me hope knowing that many people, in many nations, walk in your light. Strengthen each of us to be beacons of your love in the world. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.