The Light of His Countenance
To experience the light of God's countenance, we must turn to Him and trust Him to let His light shine in upon us, and then we can walk in His presence and rejoice all day long.
Andrew Murray emphasizes the significance of God's light in our lives, comparing it to the daily rising of the sun that illuminates our path. He encourages believers to turn to God and trust in His light, which is essential for spiritual nourishment and guidance. Just as we rely on the sun for physical light, we must seek the heavenly light of God's countenance each morning to experience His presence throughout the day. Murray reminds us that it is God's desire for us to dwell in His light and rejoice in His blessings. By communing with God, we can ensure that His light shines upon us, leading to a joyful and fulfilling life.
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"God is Light"
John 1:5
"The LORD is my Light"
Psalm 27:1
Every morning the sun rises, and we walk in its light and perform our daily duties. Whether we think about it or not, the light of the sun shines on us all day. Likewise, the light of God shines on His children every morning. But in order to enjoy the light of God's countenance, the soul must turn to God and trust Him to let His light shine in upon it.
Just as you need the light of the sun each hour, so, too, is the heavenly light of the Father's countenance indispensable. If we expect the sun to rise each day and receive its light, we can also confidently count on God to let His light shine on us. Make sure that the light of God shines on you as you commune with Him in the morning. Then expect His light to remain with you all day long.
Remember, it is the ardent longing of your heavenly Father that you should dwell and rejoice in His light. So, do not rest until you know that the light of His countenance and His blessing is resting on you. Then you will experience the truth of the words: "They will walk in the light of your presence, LORD. They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation." Psalm 89:15-16.
Sermon Outline
- God is Light
- The soul must turn to God to enjoy His light
- The heavenly light of the Father's countenance is indispensable
- Expect God to let His light shine on us
- Count on God's light to remain with us all day long
Key Quotes
“Just as you need the light of the sun each hour, so, too, is the heavenly light of the Father's countenance indispensable.” — Andrew Murray
“Make sure that the light of God shines on you as you commune with Him in the morning.” — Andrew Murray
“They will walk in the light of your presence, LORD. They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.” — Andrew Murray
Application Points
- Make sure to commune with God in the morning to experience His light and presence.
- Trust God to let His light shine on you and remain with you throughout the day.
- Dwell and rejoice in the light of God's countenance to experience true joy and fulfillment.