Unlimited: The Night is Nearly Over
Sep 19, 2023 737
The night is nearly over; the day is almost here (Romans 13:12a).
Paul’s reference to “the night” and “the day” refers to the two ages that the Jewish people believed defined all time. The writers of the New Testament understood that the Cross, and specifically the resurrection of Jesus, had ushered in the “turning of the ages.”
In the previous age, wickedness and darkness had ruled. But now was the dawning of a new age: the age of Christ.
The night is nearly over; the day is almost here
Just as day does not come suddenly, the period between the resurrection of Jesus and his second coming was the dawn of this new age. It is a time in which there was still darkness, but the darkness was in the process of being irresistibly overcome by the light. This is the context in which Paul writes that “the night is nearly over; the day is almost here.”
Although, we are now living in the new age that Christ’s resurrection has brought into the world, the ages are still “turning.” That’s why the apostles refer to this world as being in the process of passing away (1 Cor 7:31; 1 John 2:17). The grace of God is being ushered in. The kingdom of glory will soon be revealed.
This is an encouragement for us to hold on to our faith. Thomas Fuller wrote that “the darkest hour is just before the dawn.”
Spiritual Application
What Paul is telling you here is to hold on! The day is almost here. What practices have you embraced to help you hold on to your faith in Jesus until the day fully comes.
Okiri Juliana
Sep 20, 2023
Thanks for today message I really appreciate you for all messages. To me the practice I hold on to is Faith in Christ Jesus and His Grace.
ROWLAND HELEGBE.
Sep 19, 2023
Thank you for today’s message. To me, the main practice which I embraced and for that matter which helps me to always hold on to my faith in Christ Jesus is trusting the Lord and doing his wish. And I promise to to hold on to that faith until that day fully comes.
Olivia Jeter
Sep 25, 2023
I hold on to my lord Jesus Christ words of prayer it gives me a greater sense of faith strength and Hope to look forward for the coming of the Lord light of covenant into a new day amen 💓🙏 I put on the Lord hold armor of covenant in Jesus precious name amen