Genesis 1:3-4 (NLT) Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness.
Psalm 139:12 (NLT) To you the night shines as bright as day. Darkness and light are the same to you.
Revelation 21:23 and 22:5 (NLT) And the city has no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light. ... And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them.
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 quickly came to understand was 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, both plants and animals he was about to create, would need a source of light for growth and 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 such headaches. On the other hand, there are many people who cannot rest peacefully at night 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 through the future of living in God’s eternal kingdom planned for his faithful ones. No more darkened rooms; no more nightlights. Not too little; not too much; God’s glory and grace will be all the light we will ever need—just the right amount of light.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your love and mercy. Thank you that in your infinite wisdom you created and provided greater and lesser lights for both our days and nights. We look forward to your soon return when Christ the Lamb will be the only light source 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 Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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