moonbeams

The cow jumped over her. She makes waves. Wolves howl at her. She is the soft light that touches the darkness of the earth, reflecting the Sun’s rays. This chunk of rock, called the moon, becomes a reflector of greater light. Isn’t that the reason for our existence?

The moon, a bit more than one-fourth the size of Earth, is essential for migrating birds and animals, not to mention a navigational beacon for those who are finding their way. The reproductive cycle also coincides with specific phases of the lunar cycle. Our seasons, the tides, the waxing and waning, crescent and full moons demonstrate change. God doesn’t change.

God does not exist for us. Contrary to popular belief that we are the centre of the universe and that the selfcenteredness, self indulgences, selishness of us, needs to understand that we, as humans, exist for God. We were made to shine His light - to reflect Jesus’ characteristics.

The moon doesn’t compete with the Sun. It knows its place in the sky. It doesn’t complain and say, “my position proves God’s absence” but instead shows its reflected light expands God’s purpose. Maybe we would see the world differently if we asked God what He wants of us. Making sense of our place in life and accepting that we are God’s chosen, helps us focus on a God-centred - not I centered - life. How we live our life on this earth and our relationship with Jesus will determine our eternal life. Let Him be your light.

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.
 Your sun will never set again,
    and your moon will wane no more;
the Lord will be your everlasting light,
    and your days of sorrow will end.
 Then all your people will be righteous
    and they will possess the land forever.
They are the shoot I have planted,
    the work of my hands,
    for the display of my splendor. Isaiah 60: 19-21