JUNE 12

Psalm 19:5-6

LIKE A BRIDEGROOM

Do you like sunny or rainy days? Most of us probably prefer sunny days, as there is more warmth, brightness, and colour for us to enjoy. We also need not fear getting wet, chilled, or even slipping on wet grounds.

In this portion of Psalm 19, David compares the sun to a princely bridegroom who sets out of his chamber in the morning, and marches across the sky during the day. Like a bridegroom who is handsomely clothed, so the sun too seems to be beaming with joy and splendour as it starts its journey each new day.

The sun shines forth from one end of the earth to another. Above, beneath and around, the heat of the sun brings life.

In a sunny place like Singapore, perhaps we don’t appreciate the sun that much. But in cold places, the sun is much loved and in the winter months, much missed. And when the sun comes out, it ushers warmth and life and growth again.

In a limited way, Jesus, is like the sun. He came down from heaven to dwell among us, and His love is for all who will come to Him. The Son of God is just like the warmth of the sun – whosoever seeks Him will find life (eternal life!). Jesus is also the Light of the world – His truth shines so brightly, revealing our deepest and darkest sins.

Read Psalm 84:11 and fill in the blanks with the correct helping words.

honours   star   sun   quietly  son  hero  righteously  good  happy  grace   shield

The LORD God is like the _______________ and a _______________. He will give _______________ and _______________ to them who live _______________. He will not hold back any _______________ thing from them.

Thought: Is Jesus the Light in my life?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to see You in all Your glory and let me constantly rejoice in Your love, power and strength. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.