Reflections On The Scripture: Just as the brilliance of lightning cannot be restrained nor hidden, encompassing the expanse from the east to the west with its majestic light, so too shall the coming of the Son of man be. This passage is a powerful reminder that the second arrival of Christ will not be restricted or concealed. It will be a glorious global event, unmistakable, and etched into the annals of time. The detail and power in this Divine prophecy awakens us to yet another profound reality, that there is no place that the love of our Savior cannot reach, from the farthest east to the furthest west. His love is all-encompassing, a beacon of hope for all humankind, eternally radiant beyond the shadows of our present struggles and trials. Just as the sunlight dispels darkness, so too does His unfaltering love dispel despair. So let us keep our hearts attuned to this ultimate promise, and live confidently, knowing that His return will be ardent, divine and evident.