I’ve worked as a photographer for almost forty years. Perhaps more than any other variable, light affects the quality of an image. Too much light and the image will be blown out and flat. Too little and details get lost. Understanding how to work with the light often differentiates a novice photographer from an expert. When I’m out on assignment, I’m constantly trying to determine the best time of day to shoot and always moving toward the light.
Throughout Scripture, God is frequently compared to or described as light. The prophet Isaiah referred to God as “the light of Israel.” (Isaiah 10:17) David understood God’s word as “a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105) And as recorded in John’s gospel, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12)
It seems rather obvious then that we should endeavor to be heliotropic—always orienting ourselves toward God, who is the source of all light.
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