Ecclesiastes 11:7 - How Sweet is Light and The Sunshine of a New Day.
Ecclesiastes 11:7 (NKJV) Truly the light is
sweet, And it is pleasant for the eyes to behold
the sun;
Ecclesiastes 11:7 (NLT) Light is sweet; how
pleasant to see a new day dawning.
Ecclesiastes 11:7 (MSG) Oh, how sweet the
light of day, And how wonderful to live in the
sunshine!
COMMENTARY PEARL
As a child, milk made me gag, so I drank
as little as possible. When I grew up, I cut it
entirely from my diet. Thats why I wasnt
completely surprised by the unfavorable results of my
bone density test. I assumed Dr. Schuster would
tell me I had to drink the white stuff. But
instead, he said, Get lots of sunshine and eat
lots of ice cream. Sunshine for vitamin D and ice
cream for calcium. Both together can strengthen
your bones.
Will you put that in writing? I
asked. Dr. Schuster opened his prescription pad and
wrote: Sunshine transdermal Q D, ice cream PO Q
D. Translation? Sunshine on my skin every
morning and ice cream in my mouth once a day. We
physically need sunshine. Sun exposure initiates the
production of vitamin D in our skin. Vitamin D helps
our bodies absorb calcium. Calcium, in turn,
travels to our skeletal systems to ensure healthy,
strong bones. Sunshine also provides emotional
benefits. Weve all experienced it - the sun pops
out, and our spirits become bright. According to
science, spending time in the sun triggers the
release of serotonin in our brains. This chemical
calms us, brings focus, and boosts our mood.
Ecclesiastes describes sunshine beautifully: The light is
sweet, and the sun is pleasant for the eyes to
behold. Jesus, the Son, created the rising sun.
Daily I will seek the suns rays to warm me on
the outside, as I allow the Son to shine
brightly within me. Becky Alexander
Faith Step: Find a sunny spot and enjoy a
scoop or two of your favorite ice cream. Thank
Jesus for another light-filled, sweet day of life.
[Mornings With Jesus 2023 Devotional by Guideposts and
Zondervan]
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