The Sunrise

On the second morning as his wife, I was shocked when Mr Bill yanked open the curtains of our 17th floor hotel room and loudly announced, "Sun's shinning in the swamp!"  I'm not sure what terrified me more - the bright light or the "crazy man" who let it in. Zachariah was anticipating The Light: "... the Sunrise (the Messiah) from on high will dawn and visit us ... to guide our feet [in a straight line] into the way of Peace and Serenity." (Luke 1:78b, 79b). Imagine, if you can, the overwhelming gloom Adam and Eve experienced when they were cast from Eden (out of God's Presence). That same darkness exists today. Those who know The Savior personally, however, know well the joy of which Zachariah spoke - the Promised One, the Sunrise, the Messiah. As Zachariah looked forward to The Cross, we look back to The Cross when the full Revelation of God to man - Emmanuel, "God with us," Jesus Christ - shined "upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death." (V.79).  Furthermore, we longingly anticipate the Day of His return and our future eternal reign with Him in our real home (heaven).  As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, it is my personal prayer you genuinely know The Sunrise and the Salvation and Hope He brings.  Will you let Him be your Light and Guide in the days to come ... until He comes again. 

Merry Christmas - Blessings and Smiles to you during this Season.

Until Monday, January 7, 2019 ... Miles of Smiles, Beverly