Happy Sunday!
An episode of the quirky TV Series "Northern Exposure" was dedicated to the winter-long Alaskan Night and its effect on the residents of the town.
Everybody in the town was affected by the six months of darkness, with different kinds of "craziness". It was a funny episode, but it illustrated a very important point. LIGHT is important to our well-being. Of course, people who suffer from blindness have to cope with darkness, and most blind people have learned to adjust to their situation by compensating with their other senses. There is even a mental disorder (SAD) that is characterized by depression during long winter nights.
When God said, "Let There Be Light!", His Wonderful Creation Was Begun.
This Magnificent "Thing" called "LIGHT", which Scientists say is made up of Photons, Is a Form of Energy, travels in a straight line (but can be bent, breaking it up into a glorious spectrum of colors!), can be concentrated into lasers that burn away tumors or can carry messages to the moon, allows "Art" to exist, Cheers up a weary heart, guides Sailors across trackless seas (or warns them of rocks!), and makes plants grow.
King David, under the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit, calls YHVH Ori, My LIGHT and My Salvation.
Whom shall we fear?
NOBODY!
We pray for the Repentance, Restoration, and Renewal of Our Beloved Nation.
The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?
(This is From Today's Jerusalem thread, but thought that it would be nice to share here on Amy's Place for a Sunday Reflection.)
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)