“And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.” -Revelation 22:5

The sun in our day beats down and burns us. But it is still our source of light and warmth so we need and desire it even when we work against its ill effects. I don't know how many times on a scorching hot day I have wished the sun away.

But for the believer in Jesus there is a day coming where we no longer need the sun. We will have our light, our warmth our illumination from the Son, from Jesus. How crazy will that be?! He will, in his radiance, light our days of which there will never again be night. No more darkness, no more shadows blocking our view.

Christ's reign will be one of light and brilliance. We will never grow tired of his or wish it gone. In his forever reign we will be repeatedly refreshed and energized by his light.

Today the sun will make you struggle. The night will attempt to worry you. But know in both of these things you have hope because they will no longer be needed. You are headed to a life of perfected illumination. Long for that day and ask today for more of Christ's light in your life.