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Thursday, March 16
Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5
 
REFLECTION
In this passage, the author writes of the establishment of the New Jerusalem. There is no need for a temple as God and the Lamb themselves are in its place, bringing light to the world. The tree of life provides fruit and leaves that heal the nations. Here, there is only peace. God will be the everlasting light for the world.
 
When I first read this passage, I immediately thought of the hymn “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” (UMH 206).  The refrain begins, “In him there is no darkness at all, the night and the day are both alike.” As a child, this hymn troubled me. I thought Heaven would be so boring. I couldn’t imagine never getting to see a sunset, chasing fireflies, or the beauty of a starry night sky. 
 
As an adult, my understanding of this hymn has changed. I no longer think of darkness as just night. I know darkness is the violence, prejudice, abuse, disease, and loneliness that the world suffers. Darkness of the soul cripples us. Yet there is hope. We are blessed to be members of the family of faith. We can reach out and know that the Lord is always there for us. God sent Jesus to be our Light, even in our darkest moments.
 
PRAYER
Lord, let me walk in your light. Help me to see past the hurt of the world, and remember that through the blood of Jesus, we will one day find eternal peace in your presence.
 
Luanne Rusk serves on the Confirmation Leadership Team.
 
 
 

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