Psalm 112: 4 NLT
In Scripture, darkness often refers to troublesome times. I have to say that encourages me on two counts. One - God's Word acknowledges there will be troublesome times, so He's aware, and two, Scripture also speaks of light in relation to the darkness. We all know that if it's dark, we just need to find the light.
Isaiah prophesied about Jesus' coming in terms of darkness and light (Isaiah 9:2). The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4:16, quotes Isaiah: ...the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined. Praise God! Jesus came to show us the way out of our darkness.
For those who follow the Lord, God promised His light to shine on our path. In John 8:12 NLT, Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." Yes, we just need to find the Light.
Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for sending Your Son to shine His light in our dark times. We pray according to Your Word in Psalm 43, Send out Your light and Your truth; let them guide me. Let them lead me to Your holy mountain, to the place where You live. Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise You again— my Savior and my God! In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen
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