But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Bible Verses About the Sunrise
God’s Creation of the Sunrise
Genesis 1:3
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
Psalm 19:1
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”
Isaiah 45:7
“I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.”
Job 38:12
“Have you ever given orders to the morning, or shown the dawn its place?”
Jeremiah 4:23
“I looked at the earth, and it was formless and empty; and at the heavens, and their light was gone.”
Proverbs 4:18
“The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.”
Psalm 104:22
“The sun rises, and they steal away; they return and lie down in their dens.”
Ecclesiastes 1:5
“The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises.”
Psalm 113:3
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.”
Matthew 5:45
“He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
Hope in the Sunrise
Isaiah 58:8
“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.”
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!”
Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Psalm 126:5
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”
Isaiah 61:3
“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”
Psalm 43:5
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
Micah 7:8
“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”
Malachi 4:2
“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays…”
Psalm 119:147
“I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.”
Symbolism of the Sunrise
2 Peter 1:19
“We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”
Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”
Psalm 148:3
“Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.”
Matthew 24:27
“For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”
John 8:12
“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’
1 John 1:5
“This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.”
Isaiah 60:1
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
Luke 1:78-79
“Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
Ephesians 5:14
“This is why it is said: ‘Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’
Isaiah 42:6
“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles.”
Promises of New Beginnings at Sunrise
Isaiah 43:18-19
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Revelation 21:5
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’
Philippians 3:13-14
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 60:20
“Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end.”
Lamentations 3:24
“I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.’
1 Corinthians 15:57
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Psalms 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.”
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Isaiah 61:4
“They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.”
Psalm 37:24
“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”
Celebration of the Sunrise
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 95:2
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
Colossians 3:16
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
Psalm 9:2
“I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”
Psalm 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.”
James 1:17
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
Psalm 47:1
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.”
Luke 19:37
“When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen.”
Ecclesiastes 3:13
“That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”
1 Timothy 4:4
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.”
The Spiritual Meaning of the Sunrise
John 1:5
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Romans 13:12
“The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.”
2 Corinthians 4:6
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
Revelation 21:23
“The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.”
Luke 2:32
“A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
John 12:46
“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.”
Philippians 2:15
“So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation, then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
Ephesians 5:8
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”
Proverbs 13:9
“The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.”
Matthew 5:16
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Final Thoughts
The beauty of sunrise is not just a daily occurrence; it reminds us of God’s marvelous creation and His faithfulness. Each dawn offers fresh hope and a new beginning in our lives. We see from scripture that God has a purpose for every morning, illuminating our paths as we trust in Him. As we witness the sun rise, let’s find joy in praising God for His unwavering love and light.
We can find strength in knowing that with each new day comes the chance for new beginnings and renewed promises. Just as the sun rises daily, so can we rise to meet our challenges with faith and courage. Remember, God’s light shines within us, guiding us through the darkest moments.
I encourage us to reflect on these verses, allowing them to uplift our spirits and strengthen our faith. Whether we are facing trials or celebrating victories, we can take comfort in the light of God that shines brightly in our lives.
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