A Sunday Devotional

 

A Sunday Devotional: On Light and Abundance

Fellow Travelers on this blessed Sunday,

This morning, many of us witnessed the quiet, cosmic spectacle of the sunrise. We watched as light gracefully, yet decisively, pushed back the darkness. It’s a daily occurrence, yet it never fails to feel like a miracle—a fresh start painted across the sky. It brings to mind the very first divine command in the story of creation:

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. Genesis 1:3-4 (NIV)

Every sunrise is an echo of that first moment. It is a physical reminder of a deeper spiritual truth. In a world that can often feel shadowed by uncertainty and confusion, we are promised a guiding light that never fades. As Jesus himself said:

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NIV)

Just as the sun illuminates our physical path, His light brings clarity, wisdom, and hope to our spiritual journey.

Later this morning, some of us had the blessing of gathering at a table laden with abundance—a feast shared in fellowship. That image of a full table, of bounty and provision, is one of the most powerful symbols of God’s grace. It speaks not only of physical nourishment but of the overflowing spiritual blessings He pours into our lives. It reminds me of the comforting words of the Psalmist:

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 (NIV)

Our Father provides. He offers us sustenance for our bodies and for our souls. He invites us to His table not because we have earned a seat, but because He loves us. Our cups—with grace, with love, with peace—truly overflow if we only take a moment to notice.

So, as we move through the rest of this day, let us carry the lessons of the sunrise and the breakfast table with us. Let us walk in the light we've been given and be grateful for the abundance that surrounds us. Let us embrace the simple, joyful charge given to us for today, and for every day:

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

A Morning Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of this new day and for the light of your son that guides our path. We are grateful for the abundance you lay before us—for food and fellowship, for grace and peace. Help us to rejoice in this day you have made, to walk in your light, and to share your love with those we meet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Blessings, - Captain Earl C. Hedges Jr.