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Podcast 50.3 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
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.
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.
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV
But Jesus shines a light that is brighter and purer than those heavenly orbs. He is light in the spiritual realm as well as the physical. He gives us light to walk and live. Are you looking to the light that only Jesus can provide, or have you been looking elsewhere?
Than all the angels heav’n can boast
He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Hebrews 1:3 ESV
And here are his credentials. As if His reflection of the Father were not enough, He sealed His case for fairest with His finished work on the cross and His ascension into the heavenly, angelic realm.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text 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 mindfulness 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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