Biblical FoundationsSample

One particularly discouraging side-effect of aging is the loss of clear vision. I am now at the point in life where I keep a pair of reading glasses in all the places I frequent – my favorite chair in the den, my bedside table, kitchen drawer, car, and both of my offices! Alongside fuzzy vision, I’ve also noticed I need light. Dimly lit restaurants might provide a nice ambiance, but I’m going to need the flashlight on my phone if I have any hope of reading the menu.

Scripture often contrasts light and dark. Jesus is described as the Light of the World. In Psalm 119:105 the Word of God (Bible) is described as a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. John 1:5 affirms that darkness – referring to sin and brokenness – cannot overcome the light. Light is important. It’s important in a dark restaurant, and it’s important in our walk with the Lord.

Imagine for a moment the last time your home lost power or the last time you went camping and chose to disconnect from modern power sources. Likely, one of your most immediate concerns as night approached was for light – whether through a fire, phone or battery-powered flashlight. As believers, we, too, have a need for the light of Scripture.

Perhaps you feel ill-equipped to know which way to go when plotting your next steps. Maybe you aren’t quite sure of God’s will in a situation. Or maybe you feel something is just off, and you aren’t sure what’s going on. Scripture can shed light on all these scenarios by connecting us to the Light of the World – Jesus. Let’s stop fumbling through the darkness and dig into God’s Word to light our path.

PRAYER:

Father, just as light overcomes darkness, Your Word says that You have overcome this world. May we walk in the lighted, victorious path You have offered to those who abide in you.