Let there be Light

I had been told that the Book of Revelation is not something to fear--a scary story, but it is a love story.  This book is a story of the treasure awaiting you and me which has been provided by God, because of His great love for us.

We are guaranteed to partake in this treasure if our names are in this book.  As Believers, we know our name is there.

"The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp." (Revelation 21:23)

Imagine a world without the need of a night-light.  No more stumbling around in the darkness because the Light of the World surrounds us 24/7.  An exciting aspect of the life in Heaven is the picture I see of a bustling and busy world.  There is no sitting around contemplating stuff; there is joy, and peace and love everywhere.  A perpetual party of praise and thanksgiving, a joyous reunion of loved ones, and days filled with action and awesome, colorful, continuous relationships. 

The New Jerusalem will be a place where our memories and our love will still be who we are.  A great blessing will be that we are in the presence of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit and our life will be complete. And bathed in the Light of the World.

Revelation 21:9-26

I stand with the Father!

John 8:12 (NIV)
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." 

Why is the dark such a scary place? Small children are often afraid to be left in the dark. Once these fears surface only a night-light will chase them away. How about during a storm, the lights flicker and suddenly the room is plunged into darkness? What do we immediately do?  Dig out the candles and search for the matches.  A collective sign is heard when the flames flicker and the room is finally light.

By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. (Exodus 13:21)

There are times when life is so troubling we feel as though we are stumbling in the dark, not knowing where to turn next. That is when God will go ahead of us to show us how to navigate through dark times.  Often it is that very darkness which shows us the light. When we have light, and once we are brought up out of the darkness, things become clear. We can see the difference between good and bad; right and wrong.

When we enter into the light we can see everything with new, fresh eyes. We see that we were never alone.  It is then we can reject the dark - those friends who took us down dangerous paths and embrace the light of healthy and meaningful relationships with others who live in the light.

I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me. (John 8:16)

John 8:12-20