Today is the “longest day of the year” since we will have more daylight minutes than any other day. Following today, the number of daylight minutes diminish until December’s next solstice. Then the daylight minutes will increase until June of next year, the subsequent solstice.
But the days will keep being 86,400 seconds long – they’re just a bit darker.
God exhorts us to make the most of each day especially as we seek to be “salt and light” in dealing with another kind of darkness in our world.
Hope MacDonald’s comments on Psalm 91 from my devotional Bible address this and give us encouragement. Her 6 year old grandson slept with his grandfather’s well-worn Bible under his pillow, declaring it was almost like sleeping with Jesus. Ms. MacDonald asked herself if she were also resting in the shadow of the Almighty. She challenged us to daily read Psalm 91 for 30 days because this triumphant song of faith reminds us that God is our dwelling place and refuge in the midst of the universal evil surrounding us and the dangers and heartaches we face in this lost and fallen world. However, Psalm 91 also reminds us we are not left alone, that God’s faithfulness is our constant shield, and that He is so close that we are covered by His shadow. She states, “We are given a fresh glimpse into all that is ours through Jesus Christ our Lord. We come away from this psalm with an overwhelming sense of awe and wonder at God’s continual provision for us.”
What will we do with our 86,400 seconds today??? Since I am on Sabbatical, I will again deliver Meals on Wheels, have a doctor’s appointment, do laundry for missionary friends moving their daughter to NY today, exercise, and hopefully encourage YOU! Also, I have begun my daily reading of Psalm 91 for 30 days in hopes that the light shed on life by the Light of the World will give me encouragement, courage and blessings to pass on in hopes of lighting the way for others.
Shine long and brightly!