“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17).
All the beauty we see scattered throughout creation—in the fields, in the skies, in people and in acts of kindness—are merely reflections of the perfections of the Father. Every ray of light, every trace of loveliness, is a small spark from the inexhaustible Light that dwells above. If our spiritual eyes are awakened, we will learn to love these expressions of beauty not for themselves, but as ladders that lead us to the Author of all light, the eternal Father.
To live this way, our eyes must be shaped by the dazzling Law of God. The magnificent commandments given to the prophets of the Old Testament and to Jesus teach us to see clearly what the world no longer perceives. The Law shows us the perfect standard that comes from God, and by obeying it, we learn to imitate that standard in our daily lives. Every decision, every reaction, every action becomes a sincere attempt to reflect the light of our Creator.
Climb, day by day, by the rays of light that come from Him. The Father blesses and sends the obedient to the Son for forgiveness and salvation. May the extraordinary commandments of the Lord be like mirrors that reflect the glory of the Father in your walk. Obedience brings us blessings, deliverance, and salvation—and lifts us, step by step, toward the true Light. -Adapted from John Smith. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Father, teach me to see Your hand in every ray of beauty scattered throughout the world. May nothing in creation steal from You the glory that belongs to You.
Guide my life with Your magnificent commandments. May Your glorious Law shape me into Your image and make me ascend, every day, toward Your eternal light.
Oh, beloved Lord, I thank You because all that is beautiful and true comes from You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law is like a beam of light that points the way to heaven. Your commandments are like pure mirrors that help me reflect who You are. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
