Day 30 - The One True Light
- Pastor b.Side
- Jan 30
- 2 min read
The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb [is] its light. - Revelation 21:23
In the beginning, God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light four days before God created the sun, moon, and stars! The essence of light does not originate from these celestial objects. The sun, moon, and stars radiate brightness because of God’s eternally self-existing and self-sustaining glory. This was true in the beginning, is true today, and according to Revelation 21:23, will be proven true publicly for all to see in the future. The Book of Revelation states that God will judge the ungodly, condemning them to the lake of fire for all eternity. Once God removes sin, corruption, and the remnants of darkness, He will create a new heaven, a new earth, and a new Jerusalem. Jesus will be the One to illuminate His new creation forever!
“The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it…”
The sun, moon, and stars bring light to our world today because that’s God’s current purpose. When His purpose is fulfilled, He won’t use them anymore. Then, EVERYONE will know where the light of our world has been coming from all along. Jesus will show who He is, but notice the emphasis on His identity as “the Lamb...”
“The Lamb [is] its light…”
Jesus’ incarnation as God in the flesh serves as the source of glory that illuminates His kingdom.
Jesus’ perfect fulfillment of the Law, which keeps Him unblemished, is the source of righteousness that makes His kingdom shine.
The work of Jesus to fulfill all Messianic prophecies as they were written demonstrates how the New Jerusalem magnifies His new creation.
The glory of Jesus’ faithfulness in blessing His sheep through His covenants with Israel, as promised, makes all things bright.
The sacrificial blood of Jesus, the Son of God and Messiah of Israel, purifies the souls of His people and the environment in which they live for all eternity!
That’s what illuminates and sustains life. The eternally self-existing and self-sustaining power of His glory will provide life, blessings, and pleasure forevermore for those who believe these truths about Jesus as YAHWEH in the flesh.
Prayer for today
Jesus, thank You for the work You’ve accomplished and will continue to do as the unblemished Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Thank You for the promise and hope of Your glory. Amen!
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