John 1:4-5 ‘In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not’

DAILY READING – •           James 1; Jeremiah 21-22; Psalm 129

Scientists predict that in about 5 billion years, the sun will one day run out of hydrogen and its light will die off. That of course is hard to imagine. If the Sun ever goes out, it would mean the end of life on earth, because the Sun is at the heart of the solar system and sustains all life on earth.

According to this scientific prediction, if the light of the sun goes off, about nine minutes after, the world would be in complete darkness. In the parts of the world where it would be already night, the Moon would disappear, because it would not receieve any light from the sun to reflect. And the same would be the case for the many other celestial bodies in the sky, such as planets, which we see only because of the Sun’s reflected light.

Without the Sun’s warmth, Earth would quickly become a much colder place, life would become much more difficult as diseases would multiply rapidly in the cold environment. Scientists estimate that the average global surface temperature would drop below 0º F within a week and within a year, the average global surface temperature could dip well below -100º F!  By that time, the top layers of the oceans of the world would have frozen over. Without the Sun’s rays, all photosynthesis on Earth would stop. All plants would die and, eventually, all animals that rely on plants for food — including humans — would die, too. Without the Sun, life would eventually prove to be impossible to maintain on Earth, because it is the light of the sun that keeps away death and darkness from the earth. All this indeed goes to show the crucial role the sun plays in keeping life on earth going.

Malachi 4:2  says ‘But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall’

Jesus is the Sun of righteousness that shines to keep us alive.  Jesus is the light of the world and the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world [John 1:9]. And just as the sun shines to keep away death and sustain life on earth, so also Christ’s light shines to keep away the forces of darkness and cause us to stay alive.

John 1:5 says ‘And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.’

The light of God’s Word is what keeps away the forces of darkness from having their way in the life of a person. Just like when you turn on the light in a room, and darkness goes away instantly, likewise, when we turn on the light of the Word, the powers of darkness immediately surrender. Just as our God is a consuming fire, so also is His Word.

Jeremiah 23:29 says: ‘Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?’

The Word of God is indeed the fire that burns every chaff. So to keep away the encroachment of darkness from your health, finances, or relationships, you simply keep the light of God’s Word burning in you. This is what causes faith to arise in your heart to keep you in constant victory.

It is the entrance of God’s Word that gives light. So as you keep loading the relevant scriptures into your heart, the light will be shining in you to keep away the forces of death and darkness. This is how you can keep your body healthy and free from oppression. As the light shines in you there will be no hiding place for any sickness or disease.  And today, as we commit to loading our heart with God’s Word, the Sun of righteousness shall indeed arise with healing in His wings for us. The light of God’s countenance will shine upon us, bringing healing, deliverance and  establishing our all-round victory in Jesus Name.

PRAYER: Father, thank You, for the light of Your Word that is shattering every darkness around me and establishing me in dominion. Thank You Lord for making me triumphant and victorious over every affliction in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :

Your heart needs to be filled with The Word of God to the point of overflow. – WORDBITE 222