Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast
Fairest Lord Jesus 1662
By: Anonymous 1662
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As we continue our journey through this worshipful hymn ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see Jesus clearly. Marvel at the majesty of our Savior. Let’s tune our hearts.
Looking Up
God has graciously given us so many examples and expressions of Jesus’ fairness. All of them fall short of Him, but each in it’s own way point us to Him just the same. This week we are looking up to further develop our perspective of how fair Jesus is.
Look up. Well, go outside and look up. No matter what source of light you can spy in the expanse above reflect on the fact that it is beacon pointing you to a still fairer Source. First, we consider sun and moon.
Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
…God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night— Genesis 1:16 ESV
God set the sun and the moon in place to rule the day and the night. They are marvelous to behold, very different in nature, and serve as incredible blessings to us who live on the earth. Fair is also very light in color or pigmentation, and they are variations of that as well.
The bright warmth of the sun and the gentle coolness of the moon are stark contrasts. The moon is paler, thus its distinction as “fairer”. One is a reflection of the other, having no light of its own. What a beautiful picture of our relationship to Jesus. We simply reflect His light.
RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about the fairness of the two great heavenly orbs. Better yet, actually go outside and marvel at their beauty. Now thank God for being the true Source of all that brightness. Make this your simple prayer “Jesus, thank You for being our Source of fairness.”
Even Into the Darkness
There is light even in the dark. Have you ever gotten away from the ambient light of the city on a night when the moon was waning to nothing? The stars really put on a show in that setting. If you have never experienced that, make a point of it. You will be glad you did.
We learn a lesson in those moments that even in the darkness God still gives us light. The twinkling host of heaven from millions of miles away give a hint of the fairness of the One who made them. May we endeavor to do at least the same when we find ourselves in deep darkness.
And all the twinkling starry host
…and the stars. And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:14-18 ESV
The stars are also fair. They are a part of the light that God has put in the sky to separate the light from the darkness. How kind of our Lord to give us a measure of light even in the dark.
From reflection to refraction, stars appear to twinkle because of the redirection of the light waves as it enters our atmosphere. The waves of light are affected by wind and different temperatures and densities. Atmospheric circumstances affect our refraction as well.
RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about twinkling. Do you twinkle? I hope so. Pray this simple prayer, “Father, help me refract the fairness of Jesus.“
Jesus, thank You for Your fairness reflected and refracted in the heavens above and beyond this earthly plane. Their light penetrates our atmosphere and remind us that so does Yours. Help us become more aware of it every day. In Jesus’ name.
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Video 50.3 Transcript
Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.
Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast
The bright warmth of the sun and the gentle coolness of the moon are stark contrasts. The moon is paler, thus its distinction as “fairer”. One is a reflection of the other, having no light of its own. What a beautiful picture of our relationship to Jesus. We simply reflect His light.
Jesus, thank You for being our Source of fairness
From reflection to refraction, stars appear to twinkle because of the redirection of the light waves as it enters our atmosphere. The waves of light are affected by wind and different temperatures and densities. Atmospheric circumstances affect our refraction as well.
Father, help me refract the fairness of Jesus.
Jesus is brighter and fairer than the sun, moon, and a million stars combined. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all that is fair in every possible sense of the word. He shines at shining in that He gives out light, and also is brilliant and excellent at doing so.
Jesus, thank You for shining like no other.
In scripture, people are generally terrified of angels partly because they likely have a radiance that is other-worldly. How much more might that be the case of the One who is the Source even of their fairness? All the angels combined do not shine as pure as the King of Heaven.
Jesus, thank You for shining brighter than the angels.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.
Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast
Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time,Be Resonant.
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