The Sun of Righteousness Rises
How many of you have ever seen a beautiful sunset? Unless we are physically blind, I suspect all of us have seen a wonderful setting of the sun. As the sun sets behind the mountains or sinks into the sea we are in awe of its magnificence. Yet, it also signals the coming of the darkness of night. Without the light of the sun shining we must use some sort of artificial light. The moon and other stars provide some light, but not enough.
But, let me ask you, have you witnessed a beautiful sunrise? After a long night the sun rises in the East. Out from the sea or coming above the mountains the sun once again shines brightly and dispels the night. Someone said, It is always darkest before the dawn.” It seems that is pretty much true.
We live in a world of darkness desperately searching for a source of light. I’m not talking about some artificial light to light up the living room, Rather, I’m rearing to men and women looking for a light to guide them in the world. They know they are living in darkness. Now, they want a light to lead them correctly.
At the darkest moment in human history, the Sun of Righteousness came to Bethlehem. Malachi 4:2 predicted the coming of the Messiah. Just when it looked like the darkness was forever dispel the light, Jesus, the Light of the World, arose! Into that small town came the One who was “of old.” He shined His light into the darkness.
One day, the Lord Jesus Christ will come again. It will be a new day that looks like the light is almost extinguished. Then, Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness will come. During this Christmas season let’s be reflectors of His Light.
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