The One True Light

"We are walkers through the city of this world, and we are often called to go out into its darkness; let us never venture there without the light giving word, lest we slip with our feet." - Charles H. Spurgeon

We all know that our journey through life isn't always clear and obstacle free. Things can, and do, come up that may catch us off-guard; altering our life plans.

It's easy to go in confidence when the road ahead is bright and clearly marked out. But what happens when it darkens and is difficult to discern where you are going?

Psalm 119:105, both, considers and addresses situations such as these. As Our Heavenly Father provides for us in so many other ways, he does so when our way has become obscured.

His word is the light that shines, illuminating our path. It has the ability to delineate which direction we should travel. It is comforting in times of duress, and calming when we are fearful. However, it needs to mentioned that this light provided by the word of God is not simply a given.

Any type of light whether it is provided by a flashlight, candle, or lamp is not effective for someone who is blind. Only an individual who has eyes that have been opened and informed by the Spirit of God, that is, the word, can truly take advantage of it (Proverbs 4:18).

It is also important to keep in mind that one of the most practical benefits of Holy Scripture is the guidance it gives us in respect to our daily lives. The light was not sent to dazzle us with its brilliance, instead it should be used to instruct and lead us (John 1:7).

I think most would agree that such a light would be useful in our lives. Like the camp of Israel so long ago, we too, need a pillar of fire to guide us through the darkness (Exodus 13:21). We have it available to us today, right now, as the Bible. May it light our paths always!

Scripture: John 8:12: Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 5:8; Matthew 5:14; 1 John 1:5

Prayer: Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths, guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are my Lord and Savior, and my hope is in You all day long, amen  - Psalm 25:4 – 5 

Blessings always,

Cyndy