Quiet Contemplation - Day 2

Psalm 139:12 (NIV)

…even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.

Revelation 22:5 (NIV)

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light.

            When I was very little, I used to wonder how God could see before he created light on the first day of creation. What I have come to understand is that God had no need of external light sources, but he knew we did. God knew that humans, as well as almost all life forms he was about to create, would need a source of light for growth among other reasons.

            Many people suffer from severe headaches or migraines and prefer a completely darkened room when that occurs. Light tends to increase the sensation of pain that often accompanies headaches. On the other hand, there are many people who cannot rest peacefully in a completely darkened room, and they prefer to have some type of nightlight in order to sleep peacefully. God understands both needs.

            Although I am one of the people who occasionally suffers with headaches and in those times prefer a darkened room, I look forward with eager anticipation to the time when there will be no more darkness or night. I do not claim to understand how all that will work. I only know that I trust God’s promises. I believe the light of God’s glory will be more than sufficient to sustain us throughout the future God has planned for his faithful ones. No more darkened rooms; no more nightlights. God’s glory and grace will be all the light we will ever need.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Thank you for your love and mercy. Thank you that in your wisdom you provide our daily light. We look forward to your soon return when you will provide all the light we will ever need. We ask that you ease the pain of those suffering from headaches and provide confidence for those who fear the dark. May we both find peace and comfort in you.

            In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Respectfully written and submitted by

Dotty Willmon, Resurrection Christian—looking for the blessed hope of Christ’s return!