Psalm 139:12 Even the darkness is not dark to You; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with You.
When I walked up my driveway last night to take my trash to the road, I was struck by how dark it seemed. Indeed, as I headed up, I was walking by memory instead of by sight because it was too dark to see. Gradually my eyes adjusted, and I realized that what had at first felt like total darkness was actually full of light, and while it never seemed as bright as day, I realized that there was plenty of light to guide my way.
Luke 1:79 “…to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
And again at bedtime, when I snapped off the light, I was met with total, inky darkness. It felt so absolute, but as I stilled, as my eyes adjusted, sources of light to break up the darkness became plentiful, and the absolute darkness dissolved.
Col 1:13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son….
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the lessons of darkness and light. Thank You for Your presence and guidance, even when it feels I’m stumbling alone in darkness. Thank You for Your word and for the people You have placed in my life to help guide me on my way. Help me to shine Your light to help guide others. Draw us closer. Amen.
Eph 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light….
Have a blessed day.