The Sun Of Righteousness

 
Evening Devotion

DECEMBER 23

 

… the Sun of righteousness

Malachi 4:2

 
That is Jesus.
 
There is but ONE sun, and our Jesus is the only Saviour.
 
This figure may set forth his greatness, 

  his exalted station, his sufficient, 

  his beauty and glory, 

  his immutability, 

  his usefulness, and 

       that he is a common benefit.
 
He is the sun of righteousness.
 
This implies the perfection and excellency of his person.
 
The rectitude of his government.
 
The relation in which he stands to his people, 

   he is their righteousness.
 
He is the source of holiness, and 

  he wrought out that obedience on which we are justified.
 
As there is light enough in the sun for us all, 

   so there is righteousness enough in Jesus for us all.
 
As the light of the sun flows to us freely, 

   so Jesus gives his righteousness freely.
 
As it would be folly to look to any other quarter for light, 

  while the sun is shining; 

     so it is folly to look anywhere for righteousness, 

        but to Jesus only.
 
As the sun decks creation with beauty and glory, 

   so the righteousness of Jesus makes us beautiful and glorious.
 
Sun of righteousness, 

  may we walk in thy light, 

    receive thy communications, and 

       point sinners to thee for life and peace!
 

Christ whose glory fills the skies,

Christ the true and only light,

Sun of righteousness, arise,

Triumph o’er the shades of night:

Day-spring from on high be near;

Day-star in my heart appear.

 
James Smith