Psalm 89
Yahweh promised King David:
36 that his line will continue forever
and his throne endure before me like the sun;
37 it will be established forever like the moon,
the faithful witness in the sky."
The sun and moon are reminders of God's promise fulfilled in the kingship of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. The sun and moon remind us of the faithfulness of God and the eternal reign of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Prov 20:13
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
I stayed up late last night and the previous night, and in both occasions, it was to help others. I have a big all-day meeting today, and I asked the Lord to give me clarity of thought despite my short sleep.
Ironically, we can also think about a spiritual aspect of being "awake" and walking in the light.
1 Thes 5
4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness ... 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. ... 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.
Father, you are faithful. You are always faithful. Thank you for your mercy and grace when I am unfaithful. Jesus, thank you for making a way for me to walk in the light. Holy Spirit, thank you for "waking me up" from the darkness. May I be attentive to the spiritual realm today, and may I sow seeds of love and goodness today for your honor and to advance your kingdom, not mine. I love you.
