For as long as I can remember, my eyes have been drawn to the sky, forever gazing into the wonder draped across the canvas above: bowed promise after the rain, glory aflame as the sun melts to sleep, glitter aglow in the night. But the sunrise has my heart, with its radiant hope lighting up the dark as the lantern in the sky births another day.
How fitting that Jesus—the Lamb of God who humbly moved into this world to save it—is described as Light in Scripture. In some of His last earthly words, Jesus tells the crowds gathered around Him, “I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me would not remain in darkness.” (John 12:46)
In the Hebrew culture of Jesus’ day, Light versus Darkness was a significant metaphor. Light symbolized goodness and the presence of God; darkness symbolized folly and opposition to God.
Hundreds of years earlier, the prophet Malachi foretold that the Messiah would come as the “sun of righteousness” (Malachi 4:2), and now, Jesus—the Light of the world, had risen in their midst. The dawn of the new covenant of grace had arrived to redeem a world of hearts to God.
And, oh, how Jesus longed for His cherished people to believe He was their Way of salvation, having declared: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
Jesus is not only a light on earth now, but the book of Revelation tells us that one day, when everything is made new, the city of God will “not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb” (Revelation 21:23).
Dear friend, the Lamp of Heaven became the Light of the World, stepping across the threshold of humanity to garner grace for us with His precious life! And—that grace does not expire! No darkness of this world has the power to overshadow His eternal light, for even today, His grace envelops us. Belief in Jesus Christ as Lord is our way to life with God.
Not only does Jesus save us into eternal life with God, but—every day He saves us from the folly of our humanity. These human hearts of ours are prone to wander, but greater is the God within us than the evil one of the world (1 John 4:4).
Take heart, friend, for even when we slip and stumble in the dark, as we return to His Word and walk in the light of His example, His grace forever flows.
Oh, that the Son would have our hearts; that we’d gaze into the wonder of His ways as we seek to live in this world yet not of it. For the dawn of redemption rises in our midst each day, birthing new mercies and fresh strength, as His radiant grace drapes across the canvas of our lives. 
OH, HAPPY DAY!! 🔆
I’m so excited to share with you that I’ve had the beautiful honor of contributing to a brand-new devotional from Proverbs 31 Ministries called Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God Is Good and Guiding Your Steps, releasing TODAY, October 28, 2025! 🔆
This book is filled with encouraging devotions from authors (including me!) who want to remind you that God’s light is never gone—even when life feels cloudy or dark. 🔆
If you’ve ever needed a reminder that God’s light is still shining, this book was written for you. 🔆
I can’t wait for you to read these devotions and let a little more of His light into your day! ♥♥
We’d love for you to join the conversation at Proverbs 31 Ministries today, friend!
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