MARCH 27

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

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John 8:12

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

John 1:5

“And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”

John 3:19

“And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.”

Matthew 5:14

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Psalm 27:1-3

“The Lord is my light and my salvation;  whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the strength of my life;

Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me  to eat up my flesh,  my enemies and foes,  they stumbled and fell.  Though an army may encamp against me,  my heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me,  in this I will be confident. ”

John 1:9

“That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.”

Habakkuk 3:3-4

“God came from Teman,  the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah.  His glory covered the heavens,

And the earth was full of His praise.  His brightness was like the light;   He had rays flashing from His hand,  and there His power was hidden.”

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Our book for this month  is called “100 NAMES OF GOD”  written by Christopher D. Hudson.  Each day we’ll take one Hebrew name for God as given in the Bible to study and relate to.

OR YISRAEL

LIGHT OF ISRAEL

Isaiah 10:17

“The Light of Israel will become a fire, their Holy One a flame; in a single day it will burn and consume his thorns and his briers.”

When you need to clean out an underground cellar or a dark closet, what you need most is light.  Aren’t you thankful for light bulbs, electricity, and flashlights?  When the power goes out, aren’t you grateful for candles and matches? When you’re camping, don’t you appreciate the glow of a campfire that keeps away bears and pests?

Light illuminates.  It pushes back the darkness.  It enables us to see what needs fixing.  It shows us a way out.  Because bad things often happen in the darkness, light increases our safety and gives us comfort.

Here’s the good news:  God calls Himself “the Light of Israel.” This  means He shines.  He is glorious.  He burns bright:  and like a glowing fire, He gives warmth to all who are near Him. As pure light, He drives out darkness and shows us the way home.  Our divine light keeps us safe, gives relief to us, and brings us joy.

But we also must remember God’s light is directly connected to His holiness.  As a brilliant light cannot coexist with utter darkness, so God cannot tolerate sin.  He is righteous.  He is pure.  He is always good.  He isn’t a dimming lantern:  He’s a blazing sun!  Like a laser, the holy light of God burns away sin.  Consequently, we each have to choose whether we will submit to His light or continue to live in darkness.

When Jesus came from God, He made this amazing statement:  “I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

What a wonderful promise!  When we have Jesus, two incredible things happen:  One, we HAVE light – because He is the very light of God.  As a result, we can say with David, “The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?” (Ps 27:1).  Two, we BECOME light.  Remember what Jesus said to His followers?  “You are the light of the world”  (Mt 5:14)

All of this begs the question:  Is the Light of Israel your light today?  Let Him illuminate you and purify you.  Let Him shine in and through you.

Do you view God more as dimming lantern, a steady lighthouse, or as a consuming fire?  Why do you suppose that is?

PRAYER

God, My Light…please help me find comfort in knowing that You are both the light for my path and the One who purifies me.  Help me let go of the sins I hold dear and walk with You, so that I might experience the warmth and light of Your presence.  Amen

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