No matter what kind of day has passed, the same sequence of events occurs each evening. Night falls with the sunset and dissipates with the sunrise.
What a gift God has given. Not only does He paint the sky in streaks of vibrant color, presenting the world with a canvas never twice the same, striking the heart and catching the eye with the dazzling radiance of His glorious hand. But He also graciously renews mind, body, and soul with a daily reset … a chance to wake up to His new mercy yet again.
I have always been fond of the sunshine, drawn to the morning time. It is hopeful, peaceful, and beautiful to me.
Scripture speaks often of the sun … and the Son. God is the light of life; the sun is a placeholder in the sky to sustain life at His command.
Psalm 19 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge … He has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat.”
“Yours is the day, Yours also the night; You have established the heavenly lights and the sun.” – 74:16
“He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting.” – 104:19
“For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light do we see light.” – 36:9
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12
The sun is a standard, symbol, and sign.
“From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!” – Psalm 113:3
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” – 84:11
And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” – Genesis 1:14-15
Nothing is hidden from God … Yet He looks warmly upon His children of light.
“For His anger is but for a moment, and His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:5
“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
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