The Light of Life – Part 1

Introduction

The Spirit of God has hidden many mysteries in Scripture. At the center of them lies one great theme: Life. Life is God’s ultimate focus for mankind – not good and evil.

Life exists in two realms: the natural and the spiritual. The natural realm is visible and temporary. The spiritual realm is invisible and eternal. The natural came from the spiritual, serving as its reflection and lower-order pattern.

God has provided four essential sources for life. Each exists in both realms in different forms These include: the light of life, the tree of life (food), the water of life, and the breath of life.

In this Clarion Letter, we will focus on the first source—the light of life. It was the first to appear in creation and remains foundational for everything that exists.

My hope and prayer for you is that the eyes of your heart will be enlightened to see the majesty, brilliance, and creative work of the Father’s light. For His work continues shining today, both around and within you.

In the next letter (Part 2), Lord willing, we will turn to the light and glory of Christ, its role in Church and coming age, and how to experience and walk in it today.

Natural and Spiritual Light

Natural light is the fastest thing in our universe. Time itself is measured against its speed, and shifts according to motion in space. God used light to create the dimensions of time and space. Light exists on a spectrum and is measurable. Most is invisible – such as light waves or UV radiation.

Spiritual light, however, functions beyond the natural realm. It is more real than natural light, making it “super” natural (beyond the laws of nature). God patterned natural light after spiritual light. Scripture reveals that spiritual light operates on a glory spectrum. During the resurrection, for example, each person’s level of light, brightness, and glory will differ (1 Corinthians 15:41). Unlike natural light, which moves through space and time, spiritual light flows through eternity. At times, God allows His light to be seen to confirm His Word. Just as natural light interacts with matter, spiritual light can touch and transform it also. When the radiating light of Christ hit Paul’s eyes on the Damascus road, it immediately blinded them. Yet for Moses and Stephen (Acts 6:15), it was absorbed and reflected on their physical faces.

Natural and spiritual light share many parallels:

Both have a source – The Father is the ultimate creative source of all lights (James 1:17).
Both are transport carriers – All gifts from the Father come down through light (James 1:17), just as data streams through fiber optics or wireless signals from one place to another.
Both radiate, reflect, and can be absorbed.
Both illuminate what is hidden.
Both can wound or heal.

When we learn about one, we gain insight into the other.

Now that we have a basic foundation of light itself, let us dive into the origins of it in the universe. We will cover the main light sources God released sequentially across time during creation. These include His own light, the light of the sun and moon, the light of the stars and celestial objects, and the light of human life.

Source #1 – God’s Light

In the beginning a large, unformed, dark, and abyss-like water world existed. Scripture opens with the Spirit of God surrounding and concentrating His presence over it:

The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. – Genesis 1:2 NASB95

The Hebrew phrase for “moving over” means “to brood.” Like a mother bird incubating her young, the gentle yet powerful person of the Spirit of God enveloped and hovered over this world, exerting His creative energy to help bring it to life. This brooding and hovering action of the Spirit of God happens in the beginning of anything the Father desires to create.

We see this pattern repeated:

The Spirit hovered over the virgin Mary to help create the Word in flesh form (John 1:14, Luke 1:35)
The Spirit hovered over Jesus in the Jordan River to help create His earthly ministry (Luke 4:14).
The Spirit hovered over every born-again child to help make them a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).
The Spirit hovers over people in darkness, partnering with the Body of Christ to reveal the light of the gospel.

After this, God said, “Let there be light”:

Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. – Genesis 1:3 NASB20

This first light was not the sun—that came on day four (Genesis 1:10). So, what was it?

It was God’s own eternal light. Scripture declares, “God is light” (1 John 1:5).

Just like removing a cap off a lit flashlight when God said, “Let there be light,” the Spirit simply helped deliver and direct the light of the Father around the unformed darkened waters in space.

The Father and the Son operate from Heaven, the highest spiritual realm. But the Spirit flows like a living river from the throne of God (Revelation 22:1). Because He bridges both Heaven and Earth (1 John 5:7–8), He was able to carry God’s light into the unformed universe.

Did God audibly say, “Let there be light”?

Many assume God audibly spoke the words, “Let there be light.” However, He likely released His light in silence—willing it forth by thought.

Consider three truths:

At creation, it was an audience of One. God therefore was speaking to Himself, of Himself, and through Himself. Moses, writing Genesis, simply recorded and prophetically revealed the inner counsel of the triune Godhead for our knowledge and benefit.
Humans, especially young children, verbalize words to help process thoughts, organize ideas, or solve problems. However, God’s thoughts and ways are much higher than ours. He does not need to speak aloud to self-direct His own behavior. Now that the Father has children, His desire is to reveal His will and partner with them in Kingdom work – doing what He says.
Jesus taught us to shine light like the Father. Not through using many words, but through visible works. As it is written: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may SEE (not HEAR you talk about) your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:14a & 16 NASB95

As we grow in our friendship with the Lord Jesus and understanding the language of the Spirit, 1 Corinthians 2:11-13 states that the Spirit shares God’s thoughts (His Word) with our spirit, which then translates into enlightened thoughts or feelings in our minds. This is a silent communication process.

Light makes no sound. God acted, and light appeared. In the same way, when we act out God’s goodness, His light shines through us without the need for explanation.

Source #2 – The Light of the Sun

After vegetation appeared, God introduced the second light source—the sun. As it is written:

“God made the two great lights, the greater to govern the day, and the lesser to govern the night” (Genesis 1:16)

The word “govern” means to rule within a set boundary. The sun still rules today within its God-given jurisdiction, our solar system. Its power is unmistakable:

Plants draw life from it through photosynthesis, producing oxygen for us to breathe.
It sets the rhythms of living things, guiding wake and rest cycles.
It drives the seasons, weather, climate, and the water cycle, shaping rivers and rain.
It allows us to see, distinguishing form and color through visible light.

The moon, likewise, governs the night. Together, these two created lights in our solar system remind us of God’s design to order creation with precision, design, intentional purpose, and care.

God’s vision is not dependent on natural or visible light. The Father uses His own transcendent eternal light (light source #1) to see all reality (visible and invisible) through His Spirit. Everything is transparent to Him. Nothing is hidden from His sight, including thoughts and intentions. As it is written:

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him to whom we must answer. – Hebrews 4:13 NASB20

And in another place:

Even darkness is not dark to You, And the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike [to You.] – Psalm 139:12 NASB20

Source #3 – The Light of the Heavens

The next light source was heavenly lights (luminary bodies):

Then God said, “Let there be lights (luminary bodies) in the expanse (space) of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and they shall serve as signs and for seasons, and for days and years; – Genesis 1:14 NASB20

Heavenly lights serve four purposes according to God’s Spirit.

For day-night separation – Per the above verse, the day ends, and night officially begins when stars become visible, not at sunset. what we now call “astronomical night,” when the sun is 18 degrees below the horizon.
For signs – Meaning “signals”. God uses certain celestial signs to signal and communicate certain Christ-related events. For example:
1. The star of Bethlehem – This was most likely the triple conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in Pisces. This appeared three times in 7 BC above Israel (May 29^th, September 30^th, and December 5^th) to help guide the wise men to Christ’s location months after His birth. This celestial event reoccurred in December of 2020. Here is a telescopic photo I took:
2. Christ’s return – Just like Christ’s first coming, the scriptures state there will be signs in the Heavens to signal His return. According to Joel 2:28-30, these may include a full solar eclipse (“the sun will be darkened”) and a blood moon (“the moon turned into blood”). In Luke 21:25-26, Christ also seemed to point to a unique and unpredicted solar system activity which will disrupt gravitational forces (i.e., “the powers of the heavens will be shaken”) and cause oceanic and tidal changes (“roaring of tides”). Signs are for specific times while seasons are for specific time periods. This leads us to the Father’s 3^rd purpose for astronomical lights.
For seasons – This is not referencing annual seasons (winter, spring, etc.,). The word season here is “mo-ade” which means “appointed times and sacred festivals”. Essentially, God has a calendar and uses certain solar-lunar activities for scheduling various appointed feasts on it. Each point to a Christ-related milestone across time. Strict observance of these feasts adds no benefit for righteousness’ sake (Colossians 2:16). Nevertheless, they can reveal various aspects and secrets of the Lord, and for ascertaining the timing of certain Kingdom activities. They also coincide with many scriptural prophecies. For example:
1. Per Daniel’s vision during Babylonian captivity (Daniel 9:25), He saw Messiah being cut-off (crucified) exactly 483 years after a decree to rebuild Jerusalem. History records this decree was issued in 457 BC. 483 years later brings us to 27 AD, when Christ died during the Feast of Passover (a spring festival) on Thursday, April 10^th.
2. Backdate 33.5 years (Christ’s age) from 27 AD, and we get His birth was during the Feast of Tabernacles (a fall festival) between October 6th-13^th, 7 BC.
3. Backdate this by 9 months, and we see His miraculous conception was during the Feast of Lights (Hanukkah) between December 22 – 29^th, 8 BC, when God timed the light of the world to come. We can use the feasts to project certain events forward like First Fruits and Pentecost.
For Days and Years – God uses the sun and moon light to measure and work in time more precisely. Originally, man measured hours by dividing the daylight into 12 equal parts starting from sunrise. For example, the third hour of the day would have been around 9am as that would have been 3 hours from sunrise at 6 am. Many biblical and even modern-day events occur during specific times without most realizing it. For example, Jesus hung on a cross from the 6^th hour (9am) to the 9^th hour (3pm) according to the sun. The Holy Spirit was poured out on Pentecost during the 6^th hour (9am) according to the sun. Days and years also help man measure and work in time.

Important: Astronomy grounded in scripture is not astrology. Astrology, horoscopes, and similar “spiritual” practices based on the “Universe speaking” about one’s life or future events is witchcraft and not from the true and living God. Witchcraft is an attempt to access the spiritual realm outside God’s authorized gate (i.e. Christ). Astrology and zodiac signs are neither scripturally nor scientifically supported. They originate from the Kingdom of darkness not the Kingdom of Light. They worship creation not the Creator. Such practices are counterfeit and seek to derail God’s true prophetic purposes for the Heavens – to reveal the knowledge, glory, and creativity of God in Christ. As it is written:

The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands.
Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. – Psalm 19:2 NASB20

Source #4 – The Light of Human Life

The final source of light is not one explicitly found in Genesis, but in human biology.

The first human, and everyone afterward, is conceived in light in darkness.

Just like God released light to create the Heavens and Earth, scientific findings have revealed that an actual spark of light occurs at the moment of human conception. Coined “the zinc spark,” it is a brief explosion of light and energy released by an egg into its surrounding environment upon fertilization. Below is an actual image of this light during human creation:

This radiant beginning mirrors the Spirit’s work at creation, when He hovered over darkness and released light.

Conclusion

Life begins with light, both in the cosmos and in the womb. It is the Father’s signature written into the structure of all nature, declaring that all life originates in Him. Furthermore, He uses various forms of light to communicate to His people important matters. If we want to thrive in life, we need to avail ourselves to the natural and spiritual light of the Lord. This can be done by spending time outside, making astronomical observations, studying the prophetic writings of scripture, and having a profound appreciation for the various lights He created.

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Next time we will turn to the light of Christ: its critical role today and in the coming age, its connection to glory, displays of genuine signs and wonders, and practical ways to walk in it daily.