“And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.” – Revelation 22:5
As we contemplate this verse on the eve of a new year, let’s be clear about who “they” are. “They” are followers of Jesus. Believers in the resurrected Son of God, the Lamb Who was Slain. They are those who’ve yielded their lives to the lordship of Christ and committed to take up their cross daily behind Him.
On this day when we naturally reflect on the past year and anticipate the year to come, let your imagination roam a bit farther forward, particularly if you’re one of “them” – if you’re a Christian. This verse describes your forever future – an eternity lived in the unimaginably beautiful light of our radiant and glorious God Himself.
Now contemplate what you’ll be doing in that forever future… If you’re a follower of Jesus, you will be reigning alongside Him! You will have authority from Him. You will reign forever and ever. It won’t just be King Jesus reigning, but every adopted brother and sister who reigns under Him with His delegated authority. You have important work ahead of you! May this vision encourage you, particularly if the present days feel particularly dark. An endless run of infinitely brighter days lies ahead of you in Jesus Christ!