Daily Devo
Moonbeams and Sunlight
By: Jen Devlin
Thursday, January 1, 2026
May he endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations. Psalm 72:5
As a child did you ever try to catch the glow of moonlight? Did you ever try to capture the sunlight falling from the sky on a brilliant summer day? They can't be caught or kept in your pocket, because the moon’s glow and the sun's brilliance are a gift from God. Our Heavenly Father is so good, He gives us these things to make life special!
Be sure to thank God for all the mentors and encouragers He has placed in your life. The people who help you see God's miracles. They may be teachers, church leaders, or volunteers. They might be your neighbors, or it could be a stranger God places in your path. God is faithful to surround us with people who know Christ! With His help, you will see the extraordinary amongst the ordinary.
We all have the opportunity to teach someone about God and tell them about His gift of moonbeams and sunlight. We can leave a godly legacy after we're gone by sharing our faith and nurturing someone younger than us. Christ follower, you can personally shape someone else's future by teaching them about God. After all, the love God shows each of us through Jesus will last far longer than we ever will.
Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. Ecclesiastes 11:7-8
Unless Jesus returns, the sun and moon will outlast us. But our opening verse (Psalm 72:5) reminds us that Jesus will last longer than both of them. Each morning, think about who you could impact eternally. Is there someone in your life who doesn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus? Is there a younger person you know who might need encouragement? Make each day God gives you a day of intentional legacy building. Here's a sample prayer to help you get started:
Lord, thank you for giving me lovely reminders of your presence through creation. I praise you for the beauty of sunlight and the way the moonlight illuminates the darkness. Help me share the beauty of your creation with others and help me find ways to share my faith with someone younger. God, help me live confidently as I think about my eternal salvation, and use me to impact my world with the faith I have in You!