January 7 - Winter Sunrise
Lightscape
January 7th – Winter Sunrise
Located near Split Rock Lighthouse, the sun rises over Ellison Island, reminding us of God’s craftsmanship in everyday moments, breaking through a thin layer of winter haze and reflecting across the frozen surface of Lake Superior.
Because the winter sun stays low on the horizon, its light must travel through more atmosphere. That extra distance scatters the light, revealing softer purples and pinks that only appear on the coldest mornings.
Interestingly, I didn’t plan on taking this picture; sometimes, photography happens. Waiting in the cold, watching the horizon, trusting that something worth seeing will eventually occur. These moments of stillness reveal God’s work, much like life-He has been crafting things for our good all along; we don’t notice it.
“And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun rises, even a morning without clouds.” — 2 Samuel 23:4
Mornings like this don’t last long. The light shifts, the color fades, and the day moves on. But for a brief moment, everything slows enough to be noticed. Take a minute today to see that the God of the universe has been crafting the circumstances of your life all along, reminding us that life itself is a gift to be appreciated.