“The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.” — Isaiah 60:19

Sunsets fade. Seasons change. Even the brightest lights eventually dim. I am writing this on a beautiful evening just after the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It feels like the days last forever right now but I know that by the time you read this it will be close to the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. We will all be annoyed with the end of Daylight Savings time and long for the lengthening days of spring.

In this passage Isaiah speaks of a light that will never set — the everlasting light of God Himself. In a world where everything feels temporary and fragile, that promise brings deep comfort.

The people of Israel had seen their cities destroyed and their hope nearly extinguished. Into that despair, Isaiah proclaims a breathtaking vision: a world where God Himself is the light, and sorrow is no more. It’s a picture not just of Israel’s restoration, but of the final renewal of all creation — the very vision echoed at the end of Revelation, where Jesus says, “Behold, I make all things new”, and there isn’t a need for the sun at all since “the Lord God will give them light.”

Advent is a season of waiting, but it’s also a season of assurance. The light that came in Bethlehem will one day fill all of creation. That means every flicker of faith now is a preview of the eternal sunrise to come. The light of Christ is everlasting — it doesn’t fade when the candles burn out or when the decorations come down.

Take a few moments this evening to step outside and look at the evening (or afternoon) sky. Let the fading light remind you of God’s promise: His light will never go out. Pray for those who are walking through darkness right now — that they may sense the everlasting glow of His presence.

Prayer: Lord, You are my everlasting light. When my strength fades and the world grows dim, shine Your steady presence upon me. Fill me with Your peace until the day when all sorrow ends and Your glory fills the earth. Amen.