Like the Dawn

Being married to a photographer has its benefits and challenges. When Scott said, "Let's get up early in the morning and drive to Jekyll Island to photograph the sunset," I might have been tempted to think of it as a challenge. Getting up at 4:45 in the morning is NOT my favorite idea of time well spent.

But.....going to the beach, witnessing God's glory, that is my idea of time well spent.

And, God's glory did NOT disappoint.

While Weather.com reported that sunrise was at 6:40, we arrived around 6:10 to allow Scott time to find the perfect location and set up. I was surprised to find so much light already penetrating the darkness of the night. With a full half hour until the sun first peeked over the horizon, we could see our path clearly as we walked out onto the beach. And, then.....

I saw the rays.

I snapped a picture with my phone and then I stopped. Overwhelmed. I couldn't see the sun, but I knew it was coming. It was only a glimpse of His glory, but it held such promise.

As I pondered the promise, I thought of Josiah's Blessings. Following the LORD's direction, I have begun to see the work God wants to do. Many times, I am overwhelmed as God reveals Himself through customers, or conversations, or material blessings. Still, there are moments of discouragement, when I lose sight of His calling, when I wonder how a teacher of 30 years will ever be able to effectively manage a business. But Saturday morning, I saw that one small glimpse of His glory, and I was reminded of His promise.

Isaiah 58:8 New International Version

Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

 

From The Divinely Guarded Life, I read, "The firmer his faith in God, the farther a man sees." I pray to see with spiritual eyes, like the prophet Isaiah. I will hold firm to the LORD, knowing his light has just begun to break forth! I am trusting that His glory will guide my steps, as His glory in the pillar of fire guided the Israelites. And, I will continue to walk in peace, knowing His glory will continue to protect me, as the cloud protected the Israelites from approaching enemies.

Friends, if you have been struggling. Look to the dawn! The LORD has a breakthrough waiting for you.