The Sun that shines at night! ☼

cloudy night. driving down the 91 with my mum. we come up a bend. and wow! what a sight! the half moon is hUgE and low in the sky as if resting on the mountains. shining with a radiance only second to the sun. and beneath it, a sea of twinkling lights. no, not from the stars above, but from the tiny houses posted on the mountain. on the radio: the song "God You reign" just ends and "Indescribable" begins. we coast along. dark clouds fill the sky.(the moon exits the stage). a light rain patters against the windshield. seconds later, the moon reappears with clouds wrapped around it. shining even brighter. now higher in the sky. now, no earthly lights twinkling in competition. only darkness resounds against the hills besieging the freeway. the rain ceases.the clouds step aside. the half moon shines. it shines bright and proud. for all I care, in this dark night, half moon, you have been my sun.

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This experience reminds me of:

JESUS, the Son that shines in this dark world.

*When He first came, He came to show us the Father.

"The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross." (Colossians 1: 15-20)

"No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known." (John 1:14)

"Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” (John 14: 6-7)

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*He left the earth to be with the Father (like when the moon was hid from my sight) but He is coming back! When He does, He will come reunite us with Himself and His Father (the Holy Spirit is already inside us). And then He will come to renew all things just like He promised. And in the same way that God decided to use us spread the good news of His salvation, He also chooses to allow us to partner with Him in His renewal plan. God, you are awesome! =)

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” (John 14:1-4)

Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." (Matthew 19: 28-30)

Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.' (Daniel 7:27)

"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)

But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever--yes, for ever and ever.' (Daniel 7:18)

"There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever." (Revelation 22:5)

This gives me HOPE! He's coming back! =D

I wait in hope for this great :) (for His people) and dreadful :'( (for His enemies) day when the Lord comes back to reign in all His splendor and majesty! (Zechariah 14)

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UPDATE: 7/8/14 

 Related post: Beauty and the beast: To Be Human again [2011 post =) ]

Today there's a super moon - I didn't know till some people posted about it on fb last night... And last night I was listening to the Moriah Peter's song below and this morning too which reminded me of this post. Danielle posted this picture which also reminded me of this post. I had read up on it when the first super moon happened this year and the article said that it's really rare to have this trifecta super moon. Three in a year, the same year that begun the series of blood moon should tell us something. God is definitely telling us something coz He does speak through His creation: JESUS IS COMING SOON!! :D

“And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”(Luke 21:25-28)

Something else that happened today: Historic flooding in Phoenix. Saw this picture and caption on Beckah Shae's page: "We literally left Phoenix YESTERDAY!!!!! NEWS TODAY: Historic Flooding! Most Rain in a single day in 75yrs!!  3.29 inches, State of emergency declared, 13,000 lost power, everything is closed and 2 deaths! Praying Gods Favor & Comfort for my friends and all believers! That they may encounter Is. 43:2! “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” READ - Eph. 5"

This now reminds me of my Listen with your Heart post back in 2012. You can start reading from "The Shaking before the Awakening" section. Now, I must add, this is not to instill fear but rather a sense of urgency and preparation. God has been so gracious with America, giving us time to repent but unfortunately we take advantage of his grace and fall asleep -- I know I have :/ But His mercies are new every morning :D ... He lets the shaking happen to awaken us. So let's heed the signs and not wait for things to get worse. I have some more news (good and bad) I need to share so I'll get on that. But the point is:  IT'S TIME TO PRAY! FAST! SEEK HIS FACE! REPENT! INTERCEED FOR THIS LAND. AND LOVE. We cannot afford to be divided and distracted at a time like this. So let us humble ourselves before God and pray for REVIVAL. I know that acknowledging that we are living in the such times is a bit scary but it's also really exciting and God wants to prepare us by arming us with more of His Spirit, His Power and Glory. He will protect, provide for us and guide us. Jesus is our security in changing times.  Related posts / Application posts:A Generation Arising!,  FULL Armor of God, Time to SEEK, Pimp My Ride

P.S: I'm gonna be spending a lot of time in prayer at the prayer shed this week so hit me up if you wanna join me! (The Prayer Shed is behind the Jesus Burgers House -6686 DP and it's open for anyone or groups to pray, meditate, worship ... And please feel free to ask questions - I'd be happy to share what I know and my relationship with Jesus. Peace! =)