Those who have God in their light, saviour, protector, and Guide, have no reason to fear, but may work through life and through the valley of the shadow
of death unmoved by the enemies and dangers that may surround them. In our Bible text, David declares his confidence In God, his desire to be in the house of God,
he pray for light and salvation, and exhorts others to wait upon God, we shall examine the lmportance of having God as light in our lives.
WHAT IS LIGHT?
1.light is the illumination that makes sight possible. Light was the first thing God created after the heavens and earth (Genesis 1:3). God also made Individual lights such as the sun,
Moon and stars. There are also manufactured light sources, such as the lamps used in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:37).
- Light is a natural symbol for what is pleasant, good, or uplifting, or what is associated with important people and more especially with God -(Ecclesiastes 11:7).
During one of the plagues in Egypt, the the Egyptians were in thick darkness while the Israelites had light (Exodus 10:23).
Light also symbolizes the blessings of the Lord (job12:22).
Light is closely linked with God and his presence (Isaiah 60:19-20). God is said to be robed with light (psalm 104:2),and that light dwells with him. Darkness is no problem to God. Darkness and light are alike to him.
Christians have been illuminated by the light that is Christ, who dwells within his people. If they ignore the illumination he brings and live like those in the dark, then indeed they are in deep darkness.
WHAT DOES LIGHT DO?
- it guides us -psalm 119:105
- It secures us
- It guarantees progress -prov. 4:18
- It brings us out of obscurity -Isaiah 60:1
- it makes us fruitful.
- Light drive away all fears-ps. 27:1
WHAT ARE WE TO DO WITH THE LIGHT?
- Walk in the light -1john1:7
- Believe in the light -John 12:36
- Let your light shine. Light others -Matt.
5:16 - Walk as children of light -Eph. 5:8
HOW DO YOU GET GOD'S LIGHT?
- Search the word of God-ps.119:130
- Awake from spiritual slumber
- Fellowship with other brethren because
iron sharpen iron -prov. 27:17 - Walk in love.
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