The Mighty One, God the Lord, has spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun to its going down. (Psalm 50:1)
From the very beginning of time, it is evident that the Creator has desired to have an intimate relationship with His most beloved creation, mankind. At the dawn of time, He planted a garden and seeded it with everything man would need in order to live — and not just live, but thrive. Before the rise of nations, His Word was given to individuals like Adam, Noah and others reinforcing the idea that His purpose for man was for good, not evil. As it is written, “Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens” (Psalm 89:2).
It was never His intention that man would rebel and be subject to harsh punishment; that was and is the unavoidable consequence of man’s choices. And so as man spread out over the earth, he foolishly spread the seeds of disobedience and discontent. Still, it was and it remains so to this day, that the Creator calls to the crown of His creation daily with an invitation to return to Him and to His ways. Even the daily orbit of the sun attests to His kindness and mercy, serving as an expression of His desire for men to enter into a proper relationship with the Almighty. In Judaism, it is taught that, in the early morning, God extends to mankind a special kindness which is why the psalmist said, “I will declare Your lovingkindness in the morning” (Psalm 92:2).
If the Lord calls to the earth and its inhabitants from the morning until dawn, what are we to conclude of the night? Universally, it is understood that darkness is associated with evil and night with the presence of dangers that tend to hibernate in the daytime. Consequently, night is also associated with the justice that is necessary when men refuse to answer the Almighty’s call. Let’s look at this way: Messiah said that we must do the Father’s will while it is day because “the night is coming when no one can work” (John 9:4).
It is evident to me that we are fast approaching a time of great spiritual darkness that will envelope the whole earth, and so, we must respond to the Lord’s call now while it is day. Nevertheless, as His people, we know that even in the midst of darkness the Lord is faithful to His people. We also know that “His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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