Journey, an update 9-11-07

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Hebrews 1:3

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered in shame. Psalm 34:4-5

The house that I am moving into has been standing empty for some time while the owners have been working to repair things, plastering, laying tile, etc. As a result there was a thick layer of dust covering just about everything. I was amazed how much dust can accumulate on the underside of a shelf. I’ve been cleaning for about a week and while the house is much cleaner I would hardly call it radiant yet. Every time I turn around I find another nook or cranny where there is dust or plaster, but it gets a little closer every day.

This morning I was reading a devotion that referred to the LORD as the radiant One. What a beautiful title. 1 John 1:5 tells us that in God there is no darkness at all. He is radiant, perfect in light, perfect in holiness. He shines! What is more, He pours out that light upon our lives, shining onto us, in us and through us. I love how the psalmist tells us that those who look to the LORD are also radiant. We shine with His light. If we seek Him, he will answer us. He is able to clean out all of the hidden corners of our lives and make us pure and radiant. We don’t have to hide our faces in shame because He is making us new, reflecting His glory in our lives.