The Real Source Of Light
Trusting in the Real Source of Light
It’s trivia time. 🙂
Which large city is often referred to as the “City of Light”?
You might be thinking Paris, a populous city and French capital that does have that nickname.
On the other hand, some might guess Las Vegas where an estimated 12 million lights illuminate the famous Las Vegas Strip. (Lit up Landmarks, n.d.)1
Could there be anything more spectacular than all those twinkling lights?
God provides us with an answer.
The Real Source of Light Eternal
The parade of lights we’re seeing here on earth are truly amazing, but they won’t even compare to what is ahead for believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
As Christians, we know the real source of light – in view of our eternity.
Jesus!
His light was not created by human hands, but by Almighty God Himself.
Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created. – Revelation 4:11, (NASB).2
Jesus Is the Light of the World
King Jesus is the “Light of the World” – the Real Source of Light in this present darkness.
Jesus taught this to the people gathered in the temple, even those who were opposing Him:
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” – John 8:12, (NASB).2
As our world sinks into further depravity, we have the assurance of our salvation through Jesus Christ our Savior.
And, someday, we will get to see Him face to face.
That future blessing is something to look forward to and another reason to give our Father praise!!!
The Real Source of Light Shines in the Darkness
Just how beautiful and “lit up” will the city of New Jerusalem be?
We can take comfort in these promising words of Scripture which describe the celestial city of pure gold and an array of precious jewels.
Dazzling to say the least!
I pray this is encouraging to you.Â
I’ve heard about a city with many colors, and the God who painted the wings of a butterfly, who blended the colors of the rainbow, who is the light of the city in reflecting His radiance, these gorgeous gems is describing just how beautiful this place is going to be where we’re going to spend eternity. – Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dr. Jack Graham.3
Have you noticed the beautiful wings of butterflies?
None of us really know how grand our future home will be this side of Heaven, except through what the Bible tells us.
Thank You, Heavenly Father, for Your Word.
Are you ready for a future blessing?
The Holy City will be unlike anything we could ever dream of.
Blessed is His name!
but just as it is written: Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the human heart, All that God has prepared for those who love Him. – 1 Corinthians 2:9, (NASB). 4
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1 The Most Expensive Landmarks to Light. (n.d.). Source: Smart Lighting Industries. Retrieved from Lit Up Landmarks
2 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
3 Dr. Jack Graham sermon. “The Beauty of Heaven.” [YouTube]. [17:52 – 18:23]. June 25, 2023, Web. Accessed July 10, 2023. Retrieved from: Sermon on Heaven.
4Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
