DCLM DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL FOR JANUARY 8, 2023  (TWO GREAT LIGHTS)
 

TOPIC : “ TWO GREAT LIGHTS“

KEY VERSE:
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.” – (Genesis 1:16).

READ: Genesis 1:14-19 (KJV)

MESSAGE

From an overview provided by NASA Solar System Exploration, the sun is about 93 million miles (150 million kilometres) from the earth. Without its energy, life as we know it would not exist on planet earth. The sun is the heart of our solar system, and its gravity is what keeps every planet and particle in orbit. Humans are yet to launch a successful mission to the sun, but on 21st July 1969, American astronaut, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the surface of the moon.

The passage is a narrative concerning what God created on the fourth day, as found in the book of Genesis. He created lights to lighten the firmament and to separate day from night. He also wanted them for signs and seasons and to measure days and years. He therefore made two great lights. The greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night, including the stars. The earth was thus illuminated in continuation of God’s marvelous work. We praise God for His wisdom in giving us the two great lights that have so serviced humanity since creation.

Whenever the sun comes up to brighten the day, it drives darkness of the night away, energises and illuminates the earth to sustain both plant and animal life. The energy harvested from the sun has been converted into electricity for man’s use, while the moon and the stars lighten up our night and provide the necessary illumination for our safety and security.

Let us appreciate these natural gifts from God and yield our lives in continual service to Him and humanity.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

Letting your light so shine is the best way to appreciate God.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 24-25

Daily Manna is the daily devotional of the Deeper Christian Life Bible Ministry (DCLM) written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi. It is an extraction of God’s Word designed to draw the sincere seeker closer to God on a daily basis through an insightful exposition and analysis of God’s Word.