“O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer. Our spirits by Thine advent here…”
In our family we have a group chat and, in the summer, if you read our messages you’d often see “SUNSET ALERT!” The colors in the sky, the glowing clouds. There is something beautiful about the rising and setting of the sun. The appearance of light in a sunrise symbolizes a brand-new day. A fresh start.
In the Bible we read about a magnificent rising of the sun. After Zacharias’ son John was born, Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit. We can read his prophesy about the coming of Jesus and the time for redemption in Luke chapter 1.
We read in verses 78-79 (NKJV) “Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; to give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
When Jesus was born light from Heaven came to visit us on Earth. What a wonderful thing to rejoice over!
Light breaking through the dawn brings a restored hope to our weary souls. It signifies a fresh start. A new day. When Jesus came to Earth, He brought with him radiant light.
God is with us!
Even though Jesus no longer resides on Earth, He still wants to bring light and peace to your life. Just like the sun rises every morning, God gives us new mercies each day. Even when we are faithless, God remains faithful.
Sit in a quiet sunny place today and let this hope overwhelm your heart. Jesus came for you. To cleanse you. To make you a new creation. You are washed clean because of the cross.
Soak in the rays of sunshine coming from Heaven bringing light and peace. Then go and shine your light.
Study Further:
“Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy: “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all who hate us. He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant— the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham. We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live. “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.”
Luke 1:67-80 NLT
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT
