Sunrises

I love sunrises.  They make me think of heaven.  Rays of light piercing through the darkness.  Pink and orange hues scattered throughout the sky.  Sunrises breathe hope into a new day.  They chase the long dark night away.  Sunrises make me think of God's faithfulness--of His mercy in giving me another day...the reminder that's He's preserved me.  (Lam. 3: 21-26).

Generally I start my day when it's dark.  I get up and make some coffee.  I read for awhile, then I go and watch the sunrise.

One day there won't be any more sunrises.  A trumpet will sound.  The heavens will open.  Christ will have returned in all his glory.  I will meet Him, whom my soul loves, in the air.  I won't need sunrises because I will live in His light forever.  The Lamb, my Lord Jesus Christ, will be the light (Rev. 21:23).   Darkness will never settle over me again.  There is no more night (Rev. 21:25).  Just glorious, beautiful light. 

Sunrises remind me of this day that I know is coming.  It is a most wonderful, glorious thought in which to begin a day.  Oh blessed day, please come soon!

Q: What comfort is it to you that Christ shall come to judge the living and the dead?
A: That in all my sorrows and persecutions, with uplifted head I look for the very same Person who before has offered Himself for my sake to the tribunal of God, and has removed all curse from me, to come as Judge from heaven; who shall cast all His and my enemies into everlasting condemnation, but shall take me with all His chosen ones to Himself into heavenly joy and glory.
--Lord's Day 19, Q&A 52 of the Heidelberg Catechism--