Psalms 119:105 (NKJV) Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Darkness without the Lord is a terrible enemy, and there are many kinds of darkness in this world, the least of which is that caused by lack of physical light, and the worst (by far) is spiritual darkness.
Psalm 119 is a deep and rich tribute to the Word of God. It is the longest Psalm, and the longest chapter in the Bible. Throughout its verses we are taught that the illumination that comes only from God is a precious gift of His love and grace to us.
In the verse above, we see that the only effective way to navigate the spiritual darkness that abounds in this world is the truth that acts as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. This light originates from Heaven itself, from the heart, mind and mouth of God. It is given to us for our edification and guidance from the One of whom it is said “in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5).
Darkness and deceit are synonymous, and as we can plainly see, deceit is the fuel that powers so much of this fallen world. “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS AGE, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12)
Of all the schemes of the enemy to undermine our faith, lies are the ever present ammunition that he fires at us. From the Garden of Eden (“Has God said?”) and throughout history, his lies are designed to cause us to question God’s goodness, faithfulness, love and power. That’s why we need the whole armor of God, and especially the “…the shield of faith with which [we] will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” (Ephesians 6:16)
In times of crisis we need to turn to and rely upon His Word more than ever. It needs to be the sure foundation on which we live. We need to remind ourselves daily (perhaps even hourly) that His Word is true, His mercy is everlasting, and His love for us is beyond measure.
Remember, our all-powerful Savior, who gave Himself for us, says…
“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
Be with Him today, draw close to the safety of His Presence, and walk in the light of His countenance. He implores us to come to Him to find rest for our anxious souls.
By Bill…
