LET THERE BE LIGHT

In the beginning God created
the heavens and the earth.

The earth was formless and void,
and darkness was over the surface
of the deep, and the Spirit of God
was moving over the surface of the waters.

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and
there was light.

God saw that the light was good; and God
separated the light from the darkness.
Genesis 1:1-4 (NASB)

Felt like doing some reading in Genesis today so started at the beginning. It's a place I don't go very often because it's quite familiar and I know all those things were created by God. What dawned on me as I read in the first few verses of Chapter 1 was the fact that God first created light, but also noting that in the beginning of it all, God was beginning His creativity in darkness.

In this process, He didn't do away with darkness. He knew we as human beings would need both light and dark in our lives for so many reasons we still don't understand. Darkness came to me dramatically one year at the bottom of Mammoth Cave where the tour guide with cautionary words to our group explained what he was going to do... turn out the lights. I've never felt a darkness like that. The group was restless and moved closer together. The darkness felt heavy on the body and we craved having the light. The guide only had the lights out for a minute but it seemed hours. When the lights came on, it was such a relief. I read later that in darkness like that, a person left in that darkness with no hope would go insane in a short period of time.

God left us with both. The only place where there will be all light will be in Heaven. Darkness won't be needed. Jesus is and will be the light. We need darkness now. For one thing it helps to provide for us a time of rest and relaxation. I don't know about you, but I can't sleep in broad day light like I can sleep at night.

Our earth has to have light for growth of plant and animal life. Plants won't grow without it. There are many things in our beings that require light. Our eyes are made in such a way that they can't see without light...physically speaking. All creation depends on light for warmth. Otherwise, without it, we are dead. Books have been written on all of this. I'm just sharing some thoughts from my reading.

The thing that struck me is how down later in years, Jesus would say, “I am the light of the world.” Think of what that means. He is our provision, our warmth, our strength, our guidance and dispels the spiritual darkness Satan would have us wallow in. In our darkest night of ill health, sadness, negative happenings or world events, His light overcomes it all.

Just like we turn on a light switch when we go into a dark room, He wants us to in a sense be willing to turn Him on in our lives, dispelling all the darkness life can hand to us. He does all with a love for us that we can never understand...He lights up our lives not just for now but for Eternity.

Thank You Father, for sending the light of Jesus into our lives. His light shines into our hearts revealing our sin and need for a Savior. His light leads and directs our every step as we abide in Him. Thank You too for physical light you ordained for our health and safety. Thank You for being You. We love you....In Jesus precious name...Amen