DAILY CELESTIAL CHALLENGE : SUNDAY : LIGHT

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WHAT IS LIGHT

Light can be defined and explained in different meanings.

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Light can mean different things but let's start with the Bible

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT LIGHT

Light always involves the removal or eradication of darkness in the unfolding of biblical history and theology.

The contrast of light and darkness is common to all of the words for "light" in both Old and New Testaments (esp. Heb. or [r/a]; Gk. phos [fw'"]).

The literal contrast between metaphysical good and evil, God and evil forces, believers and unbelievers. The Bible no room for thought that darkness is equal in power to God's light.

God is the absolute Sovereign who rules and control over the darkness and the powers of evil. With God all things are possible

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Light Is great and essential for man kind in so many ways, The importance of light and darkness is dramatically presented in the opening sentences of the biblical record.

In response to the darkness that was over the surface of the deep ( Gen 1:2 ), God spoke and light came into being.

Genesis 1:2

And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

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God Is Light. If light represents goodness in antithesis to the evil associated with darkness, it is a natural step for the biblical authors to understand God, the ultimate good, as light. By following Light means following God

Light symbolizes the holy God.
Light signifies God's presence and favor ( Psalm 27:1 ; Isa 9:2 ; 2 Cor 4:6 )

Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation—
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whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?

Isaiah 9:2
The people walking in darkness 2
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.

2 Corinthians 4:6
6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

in contrast to God's judgment ( Amos 5:18 ). Throughout the Old Testament light is regularly associated with God only and his word, with salvation,truth, and with life.

The New Testament continued with these themes, so that the holiness of God is presented in such a way that it is said that God "lives in unapproachable light" ( 1 Tim 6:16 ). God is light ( 1 John 1:5 ) and the Father of lights. This is true

Light is the revelation of God's love in Jesus Christ and the penetration of that love into lives darkened by sin ( 1 John 1:5-7 ). Jesus mentioned that he is "the light of the world" ( John 8:12 ; 9:5 ). Jesus is the incarnate Word of God, who has come as the light that enlightens all of us( John 1:4-14 ), so that those believing in him will no longer be in darkness ( 12:46 ).Amen

Paul agreed as he harks back to the creation account: "For God, who said, Let light shine out of darkness, ' make his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" ( 2 Cor 4:6 ). Through the Word of God light came into existence ( Gen 1:1-3 ), and through the revelation of God in Jesus Christ the Word brought light to humanity.Amen

The Light of Salvation and Life for Believers Those responding to the light are brought into the sphere of life in which darkness is dispelled. Salvation brings upon light to those who are in darkness ( Job 22:28 ; Psalm 27:1 ; Isa 9:2 ; Matt 4:15-16 ). Jesus Christ is life-giving light, in whom is life ( John 1:4 ), and those who follow him "will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" ( John 8:12 ). Believers are "sons of light" ( John 12:36 ; Eph 5:8 ; 1 Thess 5:5 ).God is good

Light possesses lots of power essential to true life. Hence "to be in the light" means simply "to live"both life eternal and life temporal. The one who has come into the light of Jesus Christ is ushered into the ethical life characterized by light (cf. Luke 16:8 ; John 3:19-21 ; 12:36 ; 2 Cor 6:14 ; Col 1:12-14 ; 1 Thess 5:5 ; 1 Peter 2:9 ). The godly person enjoys the light of life in the present age ( 1 Jo 2:10 ). Paul intentionally contrasts the old life in darkness with new life in the light in Christ Jesus ( Eph 4:17-24 ). Although Satan can disguise himself as "an angel of light, " Christians live in the true light of salvation, laying aside the deeds of darkness and putting on the protective "armor of light" ( Rom 13:12 ). The revealed will of God provides light to the heart, soul, and mind of humanity, providing guidance in a dark world ( Psalm 19:7-10 ; Psalms 119:105 Psalms 119:130 ). A stark contrast will characterize the old life and the new: "For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of lightfor the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true" ( Eph 5:8-9 ). The truly Christian life is a life of light. Not a life of darkness.

A Light to the World. God is light, who cast out the darkness of this world. Jesus came as the light of the world, breaking through the darkness of sin by his work on the cross. It follows that believers are a light to the world as well because they believe in Christ Jesus. Jesus describes his disciples as light and light-bearers ( Matt 5:14-16 ). Paul indicates to believers in Asia Minor and Macedonia that their lives are a shining light of witness to the world around them ( Eph 5:8 ; Php 2:15 ). It is the task of all believers to pass on the divine light they have received. What they have received in the secret intimacy of the community of believers they are to proclaim fearlessly "in the light" of public ( Matt 10:27 ; Luke 12:3 ). All those who have entered into the light now bear responsibility as missionaries of Christ, shining out as "lights in a dark world" with the light of God himself ( Php 2:15 ).God bless us all as we go through these verses

*Conclusion :
By following the light means we are following the right footsteps also means we are following God. God is the light and where there's no light darkness take over. We need to have God in our lives in order to have light.