“Then my favor will bathe you in sunlight until you are like the dawn bursting through a dark night. And then suddenly your healing will manifest. You will see your righteousness march out before you, and the glory of Yahweh will protect you from all harm!” (Isaiah 58:8 TPT)
Sunlight is a natural disinfectant. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight can kill many pathogens as well as cause cancer. UV light is strongest in certain circumstances: between 10 am and 4 pm, spring and summer seasons, near the equator, and at higher elevations. The ultraviolet spectrum can be broken down into different categories by wavelength: UVA, UVB, and UVC. Out of the three, UVC is the most potent killer of viruses. The earth’s ozone layer allows UVA and UVB rays through while filtering out UVC. Thus, the disinfecting power of sunlight is somewhat limited by the atmosphere around us.
Our minds are often infected by harmful thoughts. Here are a few examples: You are broken beyond repair. You have to manage everything on your own. Every mistake is irreversible. The worst case scenario is also the most likely. This limited life is all there is. Everything is meaningless. A God that cannot be sensed does not exist.
God’s light can disinfect our minds and wipe away harmful thoughts. This broad-spectrum light is an effective cleanser for even the most virulent hopelessness. However, the atmosphere around us can sometimes prevent the healing rays from reaching the recesses of our minds. Intentionally positioning our lives in the direct path of God’s light, where there is maximum exposure to grace, is the best option. Consecrate your life to godliness, compassion, and integrity. Then God’s glory will be your vanguard and your rearguard.
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