One of the most important Biblical symbols is that of ‘light’. It was an important symbol in ancient times, generally indicating both life and knowledge. Light was the first thing that God created in the beginning and here in Revelation it is the dominant symbol in John’s vision of the new heavenly earth (which is being symbolised as a city). Remember, when you read this, that this is symbolism. Don’t try to imagine an earth without a sun and moon. That isn’t what this is about. In the new heavenly earth God’s glorious presence will so fill our hearts that it will make this present life seem like groping in the dark. Of course, there are degrees to which we can be illuminated now, but the most we can have now is only partial compared with what we will have then (1 Corinthians 13:12). Do you have that feeling that things are hazy; that you aren’t seeing things clearly? Do you feel like God’s presence is remote or shrouded in some way? Well, in the new creation, there will be no more shroud; no more ‘darkness’. Everything will be clear, and we will know the presence of God immediately and pervasively. While this experience in its fullness remains in the future you can experience a taste of this now. God can illuminate your mind and heart now if you seek him. As you seek God it will be like facing a light; you will be enlightened yourself as you face the light of God. Everything will become clearer and calmer and most importantly you will sense God’s presence and love with greater clarity.
Seek God and ask him to enlighten your soul.
Read Revelation 21:22-27.
