The Light of the World | Feb. 2nd

“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. ‘ And God made the two great lights, the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night, and the stars.”

Genesis 1:14-16

Beloved, let us consider God’s power, wisdom, and providence in creation. He established the greater and lesser lights in the heavens to govern the day and the night. God appointed them as signs and as markers for days, years, and seasons. Often, we overlook the steadfast order of God’s creation.

  The wonder of God’s wisdom and compassion in creation is eclipsed by the coming of Christ. The Lord has come to us as the light of the world so that we are no longer lost in the darkness of sin. In Him we have the light of life. Our days, years, and seasons are filled with the abiding Holy Spirit. There is not one moment of any day that we are not in Christ. Through Christ, we are filled with the Spirit of God and are His children.

Day and night, God’s providential care remains active in our lives. Our greatest comfort is that we belong to God and that He preserves us. There is no greater light than Jesus. In Him, we have eternal life, peace for each day, and assurance through the night. Although we do not know what tomorrow holds, as those who belong to God, we trust that He works all things for the good of our salvation.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight