The Light in the Darkness

 

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

—Psalm 119:105

We’ve become so used to living in this world and our current culture that sometimes we forget how truly dark it has become. Everywhere we turn, we see evidence of the effect that sin has caused, in order to harm and damage everything that should be precious to us.

Many years ago I lived in south Florida for six months. One night, while visiting friends who lived in an area quite remote from the city, the power went out. It was a cloudy night. The dense clouds blocked any light from the moon or stars.

I was utterly amazed how totally dark it had become. We could hardly find our way around the inside of the house. Finally, the homeowner found a small flashlight. Even the smallest pencil of light made a huge difference in coping with the darkness.

In this world, where sin has darkened people’s hearts and minds, it sometimes feels so difficult to stay on the right path. Fortunately, for those who trust in God, through the Lord Jesus Christ, God has given a holy lamp to illuminate our way. The Psalmist declares that this lamp is God’s written Word. We have His written Word in the Bible. And, the Holy Spirit makes God’s written Word come alive in our hearts and minds.

Notice what the Psalmist has written in Psalm 119:105, 108:

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.

This day, as we move out into a sin-darkened world, let us determine to allow the Light of Christ’s Presence within us to illuminate the pathway God has opened up before us. Let us study and meditate on God’s written Word and allow what God says to provide the light we need to follow Him.

 

Based on a blog originally posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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