Daily Meditation - Monday 22September 2008 - LIGHT AND CONSEQUENCES

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What does the image of light and a lamp tell us about God’s kingdom?
  • Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today.
  • They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling.
  • The Jews also understood “light” as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God.
  • In his light we see light ( Psalm 36:9). His word is a lamp that guides our steps (Psalm 119:105).
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God’s grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, but it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how
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