A Glimmer of Light in Dark Days

O. T. 1051. "A Glimmer of Light in Dark Days"
August 31,2017
Nehemiah 3-Part 8

LET IT GLOW

Was it dark when the eclipse of the sun was seen? The moon hid it from us. And then the glimmer of light shone through the darkness. Are the dark days of sin preventing us from our hope in Christ's return to get us? Does our faith have a glimmer of light, expecting to see Him any moment? Shall we look at the nonetheless gate-The East Gate?

The East Gate

Obviously the East Gate was located on the east side of the city. It was the first Gae opened in the morning. As the watchman walked the wall looking for approaching enemies, he would see the first glimmer of the new day's light through the darkness in the east. As the sun rose, visibility improved.

One day our Bright and Morning Star will appear as 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 tell us when the trumpet and archangel sound, Jesus will appear. The dead will arise and join us in the air to meet Him. Ooh what a day!  We will be with our Lord forever.

We call it the rapture of the church. Luke 21:25-28 tell us of the expected signs and to lift up our heads for our redemption draws night. Christ is our Redeener. We will all see Him coming in His glory, according to Matthew 16:37. Amen and hallelujah!!

Are we looking for Him today? Is everyone ready?  What if it was tomorrow? Are our loved ones ready?

LET IT GROW

 Wiersbe points out that the Turks sealed up the east gate in the 16th century, but it is probably known today as the Golden Gate. The Golden Gate is connected to the Messiah's coming in both Jewish and Christian worship and to future judgment among the Muslims.

In one of his visions, Ezekiel saw the glory of the Lord leave the Trmple and depart through the East Gate. Later, another vision showed God's glory returning to the Temple through the same gate. (Chapters 10, 11, 43) This all suggests the coming again of Jesus Christ there, plus the East Gate faces the rising sun.

So let us do as 1 John 2:28 says,



And now, little children, abide in Him: that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 


LET IT GO and abide in Christ. Keep looking up, for our redemption drawers nigh.