Notes of Faith October 14, 2025

Notes of Faith October 14, 2025

Eternal Light

The [New Jerusalem] had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light.

Revelation 21:23

On the fourth day of Creation, God created the sun, the moon, and the stars. But when the New Jerusalem will become the abode of the saved, there will be no need for the sun or moon to provide light to the city. Indeed, there will be no night at all (Revelation 21:25).

In John’s vision of the eternal city in Revelation 21:22-26, he describes light in the New Jerusalem. Supposedly, the sun and moon will still exist in the heavens, but as for light in the New Jerusalem, there will be a different source: the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. The glory of God will illuminate the entire city with Jesus Christ Himself being the source of the glory and light. He who declared Himself to be “the light of the world” (John 8:12; 9:5) will fill the eternal city with His light forever. We who dwell there will reflect His glory and light for all eternity.

Let His light and life shine through you today as you anticipate reflecting His light for eternity.

I am walking toward a bright light and the nearer I get the brighter it is.

Dwight L. Moody

God has often revealed Himself visually as blazing, spectacular light. He led the people of Israel out of captivity in Egypt as a pillar of fire at night and a pillar of cloud during the day. Jesus called Himself the light of the world. He also called His followers the light of the world.

How are we doing at being lights in this dark world? Make in the image of God, I pray that we would reflect His glory more and more as we mature in Christ, and bring more people to His throne of grace each day.

Pastor Dale