Tag Archives: Light
Children of Light- 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. – 1 Thessalonians 5:5 The Gospels describe Jesus Christ as the light of the world, and He in turn told His disciples that they were the light of the world as well. When […]
The Lamb Is The Light – Revelation 21:23
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. – Revelation 21:23 There are many parallels between light and God the Father and Jesus Christ throughout the Bible. Additionally, God’s Word is […]
Egg Whites – Job 6:6
Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg? – Job 6:6 I think most Christians would agree that we live in challenging, even dark times. Violence and strife are on the rise. Division and depression are growing problems. And the Church is suffering […]
The Light Shined – Isaiah 9:2
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. – Isaiah 9:2 When we were deep in the cave, the guide spoke into his radio, “Turn out the lights.” This was my introduction into absolute darkness. […]
Take Heed – Luke 11:35
Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. – Luke 11:35 We live in a culture that shades things in gray. Certainly all men sin, but this does not make sin good or evil acceptable. Neither does grace make sin more appropriate or profitable (Romans 6:1-4). Sin destroys. Jesus therefore […]
I Change Not – Malachi 3:6
Malachi 3:6 – For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. Have you ever backed out of a promise or failed to deliver on an obligation? I think we all have. We make promises we cannot keep, and our limited power and ability makes it even harder […]
Sparklers – Luke 2:32
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. – Luke 2:32 In just three days, most countries in the Western world will celebrate a New Year. Fireworks are popular around the globe in these celebrations, and people young and old marvel at the lights and sounds of displays of fire […]
A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved – Hebrews 12:28
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear – Hebrews 12:28 Meditation: So much of our daily lives is beyond our control, and this realization can drive us to feel victimized by circumstances. Fear can creep into our minds […]
Awake to Righteousness – 1 Corinthians 15:34
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. – 1 Corinthians 15:34 Meditation: Sleep is good, and rest is precious. Either unrestrained are like holes in a water bucket leeching away our zeal and momentum. If we are ruled by sleepy virtue, this […]
Open My Eyes – Psalm 119:18
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. – Psalm 119:18 Meditation: Many years ago when I was a boy I sat in a huge pile of sand used during an expansion of my grandfather’s barn. As I sat in the sand, I would throw it up into the […]
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