The California hotel we booked was being re-modeled, which means there was a plethora of construction materials and people. We stayed there last October, and honestly, it didn’t seem that they’ve done much in the six months that have passed. If anything, it looked worse. The wing we were in has been finished, somewhat. Our room was pleasant but had one problem when we first got there.
The window blinds would not open. The chains to roll them up and down were off the tracks, so they were permanently closed. I-Like-Light. One of the first things I do every day is open my blinds and let the light shine in, no matter the season. Living for about 18 hours with no outside light had me grumpy (well, grumpier than usual). We let the management know and they did send maintenance to realign the chains. The room was then ablaze with California sunshine!
Jesus told His followers in John 8:12: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” [NIV]
I find one part of Luke’s crucifixion account compelling. As Jesus, “The Light of the World” was dying on the cross, darkness shrouded the land for three hours. From the sixth hour until the ninth, noon to 3 PM, the skies became black “…for the sun stopped shining.” It was then that the curtain of the temple was torn in two and Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” [23:44-46]
The “Light of the World” returned to the Father. The Light of the Glory of God held in reserve in the Holy of Holies was now flowing out to all. Soon the Father would send His Spirit, just as the Son promised. And for those who now surrender to Him, He puts His light in us! Glory!
