The Rising Sun

Living in Interior Alaska gives those of us crazy enough to call the subarctic terrain home many lessons on the character of God. I was recently reminded of such while chatting with a friend. I told her how excited I was to see the sunbeams peeking over the treetops. While we don’t have as much dark in Tok as the folks up in Utqiaġvik (formerly known as Barrow), if you aren’t at the crossroads between a certain time of day during November and December, you won’t be seeing the sun. Daylight, yes, but the actual sun barely rises above the horizon during these two months.

My friend chuckled. “The sun always rises, even if it takes a few months.”

That little statement said in jest got me to thinking about how our lives can sometimes look like an Alaskan winter … dark. Sometimes our struggles and circumstances can seem never-ending, like we may be stuck in them forever. It’s important to remember, the Son always rises.

Yet, it’s deeper than that. The longer I pondered, the more I realized just how much I could learn from the dark days of winter. The thing is, the sun doesn’t shine on us living up here at the top of the world until the Earth tilts back towards it. The sun doesn’t move. It stays constant, unwavering in its providing for the earth. It’s the earth that tilts away.

God is always constant, never-wavering, “the same yesterday and today and forever.” All we have to do is tip our focus to Him. He’s there, waiting to shine upon us.

I pray you tilt your face to the Lord in trust. He promises He will not fail to rise.

Guest blog post by Sara Blackard

www.sarablackard.com

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sok
sok
3 years ago

outstanding.

Becky Sparks
Becky Sparks
4 years ago

So well said …

Heather Sample
Heather Sample
4 years ago

The Son always rises. I LOVE THIS!!!! It is an amazing illustration that God is always there!

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  Amy Dohmen

Thank you, Amy. God is good, that’s for sure!

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  MARY PAT JOHNS

Thank you, Mary. Alaska definitely has a beauty that is unique. I’m so glad that even though we shift away, He’s always there when we turn back.

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  Kathy McKinsey

Thank you, Kathy.

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  Dave

Yep, Dave., even in Alaska. Or more appropriately, especially in Alaska. The long dark days give us a lot of opportunities to reflect on God’s light.

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  Patti Shene

Patti, If you’re driving up or traveling to Tok, I’d love to meet up for lunch or something! You’ll love it here!

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  Gwendolyn Gage

Thank you, Gwendolyn. Summer months are beautiful in Alaska, but the winter holds its own beauty!

Sara Blackard
4 years ago
Reply to  Rita

🙂

Sara Blackard
4 years ago

Thank you, Jessica, for commenting! Isn’t it amazing how God will put things in front of us just when we need it?

Sara Blackard
4 years ago

Thank you! God is so good!

Millie Gagliano
Millie Gagliano
4 years ago

Wow. That was an amazing reminder of my life and GOD. Thanks.

Jessica Alvarado
4 years ago

I needed to read this today, thanks for sharing your ❤️

Rita
Rita
4 years ago

Right on! Yes?

Gwendolyn Gage
4 years ago

Lovely reminder about God’s steadfastness. I have heard that about Alaska, and I’ve always wanted to visit. In the summer months, of course. 😉

Dave
Dave
4 years ago

Hemingway told us the sun also rises.
Your friend says it always rises.
And you tell us even in Alaska.
Thank you!

Patti Shene
4 years ago

What a wonderful message, Sara! I’m going to Alaska in June. Can’t wait! I’ve wanted to see that gorgeous state all my life.

Kathy McKinsey
4 years ago

Lovely.:)

MARY PAT JOHNS
4 years ago

It’s hard for me to imagine living without the sun, but it sounds indescribably beautiful. Love your analogy of the sun and the Son. Yes, we are the ones who shift away. Thank you for sharing.

Amy Dohmen
4 years ago

What an excellent reminder of God’s unchanging goodness!

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