A Light for the Nations, Chapter Twenty-Eight

JEHOVAH is the Source of light, "the Giver of the sun for light by day, the statutes of the moon and the stars for light by night."  (Jeremiah 31:35)  On this basis alone, he should be acknowledged as the Source of life, since light means life. If the earth were not constantly bathed in the warmth and light of the sun, life as we know it would be impossible. Our planet would be uninhabitable.

Hence, it is of utmost concern to us that Jehovah, looking forward to our day, foretold a time of darkness, not light.  Under inspiration, Isaiah wrote:  "Look! darkness itself will cover the earth, and thick gloom the national  
groups." (Isaiah 60:2)  Of course, these words had to do with spiritual, not physical darkness, but their seriousness should not be underestimated.  Life eventually becomes impossible for those without spiritual light, just as it does for those deprived of light from the sun.   

 During these dark times, we cannot afford to ignore the spiritual light that Jehovah makes available to us.  It is essential that we look to God's Word to light up our roadway, reading the Bible daily if possible.  (Psalm 119:105)  Christian meetings provide opportunities for us to encourage one another to remain on  "the paths of the righteous  ones."  (Proverbs 4:18; Hebrews 10:23-25)   The strength that we derive from diligent Bible study and wholesome Christian association helps us to avoid being swallowed up in the darkness of these "last days," which will culminate in the great "day of Jehovah's anger."  (2 Timothy  3:1; Zephaniah 2:3)  That day is coming on apace!  It will come as surely as a similar day came upon the inhabitants of ancient Jerusalem. 

Next time: Jehovah 'Takes Up the Controversy'

From the Book Isaiah's Prophecy Light for all Mankind, Volume II, 2001