+DEV+ Let the Sun Shine In

Date: April 7, 2010 9:59 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Let the Sun Shine In

Let the Sun Shine In

"And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light 'day'..." (Genesis 1:3).
Scripture Focus: John 8:12

Every farmer knows all of his skills and hard work in the fields will fail if the sun doesn't shine. The sun brings light and life to our world. Sunshine warms us on cold mornings and lifts our spirits when we're discouraged.

I grew up singing the chorus, "So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin . . . Just open up your heart and let the sun shine in." You can also sing that chorus by changing sun to "Son." Wouldn't the world be a much better place if everybody learned to smile more? A farmer will stand next to his Iowa cornfield and smile as the sun shines brightly. He can almost hear the corn growing.

We need both the sun and the Son to get us through the dark days of life. We flourish in the understanding that Jesus is the "light of the world" (see John 8:12). He forgives our sins and gives us eternal life. We are reminded in 1 Peter 2:9 that we are a chosen people, called to declare the praises of God who took us out of darkness and into His wonderful light.

Insight: Let's open up our hearts and let the Son shine in.