by Janet Mushi | 30 May 2019 08:46 pm05
Shalom, beloved of God.
Welcome again to this teaching as we seek deeper understanding of God’s Word. Today, we explore a compelling question:
What is the spiritual significance of the moon? Is it merely a natural object in the sky—or is it a sign from God?
Scripture teaches us that the Day of the Lord is coming—a day of reckoning when the Lord will judge the Earth for its wickedness.
“I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.”
— Isaiah 13:11, NIV
On that Day, every human being will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Nothing will be hidden. Each person will give an account of everything they’ve done—good or evil.
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:10, NIV
“He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.”
— 1 Corinthians 4:5, NIV
This won’t be a private moment. The Bible paints a picture of complete transparency. All human actions—whether shameful or honorable—will be laid bare. In that moment, there will be no excuses, no hiding, no pretense.
We often act as if God sees only our public lives, but Scripture makes it clear that God sees in secret, and all things are “naked and exposed” before Him.
“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”
— Hebrews 4:13, NIV
The idea of God “recording” our lives is not merely figurative—it is theological truth. Every action, word, and intention is being noted for judgment. Jesus Himself warned:
“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.”
— Matthew 12:36, NIV
And in the book of Revelation, we are told that books will be opened—a clear reference to recorded deeds:
“And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened… The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books.”
— Revelation 20:12, NIV
To understand this spiritually, let’s consider how surveillance works in our own world. In banks, shops, and public places, we install CCTV cameras to record every activity. Sometimes they are hidden, but often they are placed in visible locations to serve as a deterrent—a reminder that your actions are being monitored.
In a similar way, God has placed the moon visibly above us. While it has physical purposes (e.g., tides, night-time light, regulating seasons—Genesis 1:14-18), it also carries spiritual symbolism. It is like a divine eye—a visible reminder that our actions are seen and nothing is hidden.
“Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years.”
— Genesis 1:14, NIV
The Hebrew word for “signs” here is “oth” (אוֹת), which can also mean a warning, signal, or prophetic symbol.
Could it be that the moon is one such “sign”—a visible testimony that Heaven is watching?
In the modern age, scientists have launched satellites into space—machines that orbit the Earth, collecting data, recording video, and monitoring human activity. These satellites are modeled after the natural behavior of the moon.
In scientific terms, the moon is called a “natural satellite”—because it orbits the Earth just like man-made (artificial) satellites do.
The parallels are powerful:
Scripture also points to prophetic events involving the moon, especially as signs of the end times:
“The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.”
— Joel 2:31, NIV
“Immediately after the distress of those days ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky.’”
— Matthew 24:29, NIV
In these passages, the moon becomes a symbol of judgment. It signals a transition—from the time of recording to the time of reckoning.
And note this: in the New Jerusalem, we are told that there will be no more moon. Why? Because judgment will be over. Righteousness will be complete.
“The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light.”
— Revelation 21:23, NIV
This message is not shared to inspire fear alone—but to awaken us to repentance. The Bible says:
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
— Proverbs 28:13, NIV
God is merciful—but He is also just. He invites us to repentance now—before the books are opened, and before the “moon turns to blood.”
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Whether your sin is:
Know this: none of it is hidden. You may hide it from people, but not from God. The record is being kept.
For those who reject repentance, the Bible is clear about their end:
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
— Revelation 21:8, NIV
But for those who overcome, there is eternal reward:
“Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children.”
— Revelation 21:7, NIV
Beloved, repent while you still have time. Turn to Christ. Confess your sins. Surrender your heart fully to Him, and receive the Holy Spirit who empowers us to live holy lives.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9, NIV
Let your “record” be filled with good works done in Christ—not shameful deeds done in darkness. That’s only possible through faith in Jesus and a life of true obedience.
The moon is not just a rock in the sky.
It’s a symbol of divine awareness.
It’s a silent witness to the deeds of mankind.
It is a reminder:
You are being watched.
You are being recorded.
One day, you will give an account.
But praise be to God—through Christ, we can be forgiven, cleansed, and made ready for that day.
May your life be filled with works that glorify the One who watches over us all.
Amen.
Source URL: https://wingulamashahidi.org/en/2019/05/30/what-does-the-moon-symbolize-for-us/
Copyright ©2025 Wingu la Mashahidi unless otherwise noted.