Solid Joys Daily Devotional Worship in a Lightning Storm
Sep 17, 2025
Experience the awe of divine majesty during a thunderstorm from the unique perspective of an airplane. The beauty of nature's power evokes deep spiritual reflections. Lightning serves as a powerful symbol, highlighting a desire for connection with the divine. The podcast encourages listeners to embrace worship as a feast of joy in Christ, unveiling the grandeur of God's glory.
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Lightning as a Picture of Christ
- John Piper ties the lightning spectacle to Luke 17:24: the Son of Man will be like lightning lighting the sky from one side to the other.
- He suggests this natural display gives a felt sense of Christ's future appearing and glory.
Lightning Flight Vision
- John Piper describes a night flight where lightning suddenly lit the sky and clouds fell away beneath the plane.
- He uses this vivid experience to illustrate the overwhelming brilliance of Christ's coming.
Volcanoes Of Light
- John Piper recounts multiple eruptions of lightning that made him shake his head in unbelief at their intensity.
- He connects that spectacle to Christ's words about the Son of Man appearing like lightning across the sky.
