The Lights
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years;
and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the
earth”; and it was so. And God made the two great lights, the greater light to
govern the day, and the lesser light to govern the night; He made the stars also.
And God placed them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, and to govern the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness; and God saw that it was good.
And there was evening and there was morning, a fourth day (Gen 1:14-19).
The sun is the power which makes all life possible on the earth. Therefore, it is often used in Scripture to represent Jesus, who is likewise the source of all life as we read in Col 1:16-17: “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” The Lord Jesus was with the Father before the foundation of the world, and was the Creator of the world as we see in John 1:1-4,10: Please read your bible.
To know Him is to know the Father and have eternal life. Just as the sun is the source of our physical life, and life on earth would perish instantly if the sun went dark, so Jesus is the source of all life. Even those who do not know Him cannot live a moment without Him.
The moon represents the church, which is not the source of light, but reflects the light of the sun. Just as the moon rules the night, the church age has been a dark time for mankind. Yet in spite of all of her flaws and mistakes, the church has given light to the nations. Just as the gravitational pull of the moon controls the tides, the church has had enough pull over the nations to be a great influence on the events in this age. Stars in Scripture often represent messengers. The Lord explained that the seven stars which He held in His hand represented the angels of the seven churches (see Rev 1:20). The Greek word translated “angel” is aggelos (ang\’-el-os), which literally means a “messenger.” This word sometimes denoted angelic messengers, but often represented a person, especially apostles who were the special messengers of the New Testament. As stars are used for navigation at night, the Lord has been faithful to send His messengers to the world to help men navigate through the darkness. All men are “lesser lights,” as we always seek to walk in the greater light of Christ. When the sun rises, the stars disappear. However, while there is still darkness, we need those who have been sent with a little light to help us through the times. It is right that we honor our spiritual leaders, knowing that they have been sent to help us stay on course.
- Declare Job 8:7 and prophesy over every “small” beginning speaking into what it’s great future will be at every level of existence; in your spirit, your soul and your body and amongst kingdom citizens.
- Proclaim Deuteronomy 11;12 over your life and territory. His eyes shall be upon you with favor this season, His ears shall be attentive to your voice, and His face shall shine upon you in great favor from the beginning of this sacred year to the end of it.
- Read Jeremiah 50:25. Ask the Lord to give you the right weapons from His armory to use in each and every battle facing you, and kingdom citizens everywhere in this season.