from Psalm 18:28
For it is you who light my lamp;
the LORD my God lightens my darkness.
That’s not a shabby promise, but notice what it doesn’t say: There’s no promise that the darkness is gone–just lightened. That sort of grabs me. No indication that the darkness–my darkness–will be totally banished (yet!) but that I will have light. All I really need is to see where my next step is.
Also, Jesus tells his followers that they are the light of the world. See that “blessed to be a blessing” idea being repeated? We’re given light so that we can be light.
I believe that the day is coming when the darkness will disappear, and the Lord will be the only light we have or need. Until that day, I am going to keep looking for God to illuminate the next step. As he does, I am going to keep walking…
Science guy tells me that under optimal conditions, the human eye can see a single candle flame 3.5 miles away. How much light do I need to take the next step? Maybe more than a candle 3.5 miles away, but certainly not more than what God promises to provide!
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