There’s just something about opening the window blinds and letting the morning sun shine in. We frame beautiful pictures of brilliant sunrises over the ocean. We bask in it. Plants cannot live without it. It lifts our moods and gives us hope. My mother used to say the sun was “life-giving”. Medical science now agrees that sunlight helps cure depression and provides Vitamin D which strengthens our bones and immune system! And now they are telling us that slathering on sunscreen, blocking the sun’s rays, may actually CAUSE skin cancer rather than protect against it. Hmmm…
The Bible tells us that in the New Jerusalem, “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.” (Rev. 21:23) “I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with me.” (Acts 26:13) “His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.” (Matt. 17:2) “The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; But the Lord will be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory. Your sun shall no longer go down, nor shall your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended.” (Is. 60:19-20)
Feel like darkness has surrounded you? Are you tired of all the gloomy, rainy days? (At the time of this writing, it has rained every day for over two weeks now.) Look to Jesus – He truly is the “Light of the World”. (John 8:12) In Him, your future is looking brighter than ever! Hallelujah!
It was a picture-perfect day: sunshine and 90 degrees. My husband and I hopped on our motorcycle and embarked on a grand adventure to the mountains of South Carolina. With the wind in our hair, we were finally headed toward our bucket-list destination: “Pretty Place Chapel”. It is a beautiful open-air chapel built onto the side of the mountain overlooking the lush valley below. I thought it would be a great place to visit, have our own private prayer service, and perhaps make an impromptu video for our ministry Facebook page. I had big plans!
pines, following the signs directing us to the gate outside the chapel. Finally, we had arrived! A smiling man approached and asked if we were there for the “wedding”. WEDDING? My countenance suddenly fell as I reluctantly decided not to crash the event. I admitted that no, we had not been invited. We solemnly turned our bike around to make the two-hour voyage back home.
Throughout scripture, Jesus (the Lamb of God) is referred to as the groom, and the church (those who have been saved) is pictured as His precious bride. After the rapture of the church when we will be joined together with Christ for eternity, there will be a grand celebration in heaven. The bible calls this event the “Marriage Supper of the Lamb”. (Revelation 19:7-9) Just as our names were not on the list for the wedding at “Pretty Place Chapel”, if our names are not written in the “Lamb’s Book of Life”, we will not be allowed to enter through those magnificent gates of pearl. But this time, there will not be another day to come back and try again. There will not be a second chance or other opportunity.
Son Seeker 