Midweek Message from the Archive
Twelve Hours of Light
Let’s talk about time. It seems to have become a four-letter word. People are walking around every day stressed, frustrated, and even angry because they don’t have enough time. I hate to be the one to bring this revelation but we all have the same 24 hours every day: 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. Let’s always remember, God created time for our benefit, not our destruction. God wrote through Moses in the first chapter of the Bible about the creation of light within the darkness (which gives us time) and devotes seven verses to it! Again, in Revelation 22, the last chapter of the Bible, He tells us that we will be reigning with Him in constant light with no need for time. I think He was making a point from beginning to end.
Jesus taught on time in John 11; read what He said:
“There are twelve hours of daylight every day. During the day people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world. But at night there is danger of stumbling because they have no light.” (John 11:9, 10 NLT)
I think Jesus is comparing your time with Him to your time without Him. Without His light you remain in darkness. In the life of Job, during his most difficult situation, he was able to write that prayer is light.
“Then you will take delight in the Almighty and look up to God. You will pray to him, and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him. You will succeed in whatever you choose to do, and light will shine on the road ahead of you. (Job 22:26-28 NLT) Now that is a promise that you can count on!
On the other hand, Micah the prophet wrote, “Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”
So whether you’re on top of a mountain or down in the valley of life today; move toward the light. It’s your choice. Darkness comes slowly, as night arrives progressively, but the light of day is coming. Depend on God to bring you justice, direction in your life, or simply a time of rest in Him. Remember this week, as children of light, to turn from the darkness of any situation and back to the light of God where you will have no fear of stumbling. Make it a good week!
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