Happy Monday, friends, and welcome to another fandoms post! It’s finally starting to feel like summer where I live, and I could not be more grateful. Feeling the warmth and light of sun on my face makes me think of thes classic and soothing song by the Beatles, “Here Comes the Sun.” And of course, thinking of the Beatles made me think of Gospel truths to share. Enjoy!
Fandom: The Beatles, “Here Comes the Sun”
Truth: The peaceful joy of summer’s return points us to anticipation of Jesus’ second coming.
the fandom – “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
This song is so nice and soothing, like a lot of Beatles music. It has that acoustic guitar sound and the breathy vocals that are their trademark and a joy to listen to. The lyrics to me have a feel of joy and relief to them, describing the Sun finally coming out after a long, cold, and lonely winter.
“Here Comes the Sun” was originally published in 1969 on the famous Abbey Road album. George Harrison, who wrote the song on the first sunny day after a long and brutal British winter, had been feeling overworked and uninspired before he wrote it. he had also just found out that his mother had cancer. Here are some more thoughts on the making and meaning of the song from Genius.com : ).
I think that’s where a lot of the emotional power of “Here Comes the Sun” comes from. It’s the literal feeling of the ice and snow of winter (or in my case, grey skies and bitter cold winds) slowly being replaced by warm sun and gentle breezes. It’s also a reminder that there is always joy to be found, no matter how dark and cold our lives feel at the moment.
the verses
“No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor will the moon give you light for brightness; But you will have the LORD as an everlasting light, And your God as your glory. Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD as an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over.
Isaiah 60:19-20
This passage is part of a prophecy given to the Israelites while they were in captivity. One of the things I love about Biblical prophecy is that it can have two applications: the immediate one, which in Isaiah points to the rescue of Israel and all humanity through the Messiah, and the later one, which points to Jesus’ second coming and the new heavens and earth that will be created. Hundreds of years before the Sun arrived, God had put a very detailed description of what He would be like into the mouth of Isaiah and other prophets.
And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illuminated it, and its lamp [is] the Lamb.
Revelation 21:23-24
The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it.
This passage is a direct reference to the previous one in Isaiah! It refers to eternity, after Jesus comes, when all the tribulation and sorrow and difficulty of the world will be over for those who have chosen to follow Him. It’s a truly beautiful promise for us to remember and cherish.
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of [the] archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who remain, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
This passage describes the second coming in a way that makes me think of Aslan, the Jesus-type character from The Chronicles of Narnia. When he comes into a scene for the first time, it’s often with a great and mighty roar as he pounces on and defeats his enemies. In much the same way, Jesus’ second coming will happen in a way that everyone will notice, whether they’re prepared or not. He has made us a promise that He WILL come back for us! Generations of believer have passed this on: “…And so we will always be with the Lord.”
“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and frolic like calves from the stall.
Malachi 4:2
This verse is part of a prophetic writing that condemns Israel’s half-hearted religions. Instead of offering God the genuine praise and worship that He deserves, they had fallen into the simple routines and rituals, giving Him only the bare minimum. As a result, God offers one of many warnings about the coming of the Righteous one, who will reward those who truly follow Him and punish those who don’t. This verse gives a promise of warmth, healing and freedom to those who are devoted to God. For those of us in the present-day, it is a call to renewed commitment to the Lord Jesus.
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy [comes] in the morning.
Psalm 30:5
This verse is a call-back to the themes of “Here Comes the Sun,” giving us a reminder that better days will always come.
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20
Application
Here are some simple ways to apply what we’ve just reflected on in real, real life:
- I will praise the son who has already come once and for all to savce me
- I will spread the word about who He is and what He’s done
- I will wait patiently and expectantly for his return
Gospel connection with The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun”
I believe that the Gospel message, or the steps of becoming a believer and receiving the gift of salvation, can be broken up into three parts:
- I am. Who is God? What is He like? Who are we, and why are we here? Is there more to life than just the time between our birth and our death?
- God is the Creator and Lord of everything that we know. He is light, He is absolutely perfect, and He is all-powerful and all-knowing. He is also love, and He created each and every one of us to live in relationship with Him. We, on the other hand, are hard-wired to resist that relationship. Because of the rebellion of the first humans, our nature is to resist God’s rule, and we are therefore separated from Him. This separation is called sin. Our sin causes us to feel a void or emptiness that we try to fill with other relationships or pursuits (like pleasure or success), but that can only truly be filled with the relationship with God that we were meant to have. For more thoughts on this, check out this post.
- With you. How can I “fix” my sin problem and find joy, peace, and a relationship with God?
- There is only one way to restore the relationship that we were always meant to have with the God who created us, and that is Jesus. As we already discussed above, Jesus, the Son of God, came as a human to rescue and restore us while we were weak, helpless to fix ourselves. He showed the love of God for us by subjecting Himself to all of the indignities and suffering of the Cross, and died a criminal’s death, even though He had done no wrong. Because of His perfect sacrifice, Jesus was able to end the eternal separation between us and God, and now gives us the choice to receive His gift of salvation and eternal life. For more thoughts, see this post.
- Always. God shows His faithfulness and steadfast love for His people (originally Israel, now including all who believe in Him) throughout Scripture. He will always be with us, and gives us reminders of His presence and His truth through Holy Spirit, who inhabits every believer. Through Him, we have eternal forgiveness of sin, access to His throne room through prayer, and the ability to grow into the people we were always meant to be, free from the power of sin. After we die, we have the promise of Heaven, where we will see our Lord face to face and never have to suffer or be separated from Him again. For more thoughts, see this post.
The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” connects with the “always” part of the Gospel story. We are all born in the ice and cold of winter, separated from God because of our sin. Jesus, the Sun of righteousness, came to redeem us and bring us new life. When He returns, He will end our temporary separation from Him and give us permanent, eternal and unhindered access to His presence. In the meantime, we are called to spread the word about the Sun/Son to as many people as possible, seeking to spread His warmth and light and bring as many people with us as we can.
Conclusion
I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s fandom post. I have a fun lil’ edit going up on Instagram and TikTok this week inspired by the thoughts I’ve shared today, so come be my friend on those two platforms if you’d like to see it.
What are your thoughts on The Beatles and “Here Comes the Sun”? I’d love to know!
Happy fangirling!
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