Post 3: Light from Creation to the New Jerusalem

 


Light is one of the first things God speaks into existence: “Let there be light” (Genesis 1:3). Throughout Scripture light represents God’s presence, truth, holiness, and salvation. The psalmist declares, “The LORD is my light and my salvation” (Psalm 27:1). God’s Word is a lamp to the feet (Psalm 119:105). Isaiah prophesies that the people walking in darkness will see a great light (Isaiah 9:2), fulfilled in Christ.

Jesus announces, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). He also says of His disciples, “Ye are the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). The same title is applied because we are in Him. Paul writes, “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8). We are not the source; we are reflectors.

What the Light Does

It exposes. “All things that are reproved are made manifest by the light” (Ephesians 5:13). Holy lives and clear preaching reveal the true nature of sin.

It guides. Like the pillar of fire that led Israel, the church points the way to Christ.

It cannot be hidden without disobedience. A lamp under a bushel is useless. Fear of man, desire for cultural approval, or simple negligence puts the light under a basket.

The ultimate destiny of the redeemed is a city that needs no sun or moon “for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof” (Revelation 21:23). Until that day, the church is the present manifestation of that light in a dark world. Our good works—acts of mercy, justice, integrity, and gospel proclamation—are the beams that cause men to glorify the Father.

DMMC 

11-1-26

Location: Dublin, IN, USA

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