"Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 NKJV
Have you ever been out at night, completely in total darkness, and in the middle of nowhere? You may know where you are but, until you receive your night sight, it could be anywhere. Suddenly a light is shone in the darkness and you may be able to get a bearing where you are, although a good fieldcraft person would have a compass and be guided by that or the stars. It's the same in a dark tunnel, when there are no trains about. Some tunnels are very long and as you walk along, you have no idea of where you are because you can't see the stars. A compass from a 'phone may not even work as you have no signal. All you can do is follow the rail tracks, obviously avoiding the high voltage one. Suddenly, you may see a light as you reach the tunnel's exit and it is jubilation.
In a way, it is a similar experience when a person has lost sight of God. It can be a dreadful time. You may feel that the Holy Spirit has left you, but He hasn't, it is you who has moved. This has happened because of a situation that has completely taken over your thinking. It could be anything, debt, worry, illness, a marital breakdown or something very similar. Your brain has been so absorbed in this problem and perhaps you haven't even prayed about it because, it has taken over.
At times like this, you need to focus on the Light - Jesus Christ but, sometimes that is the last thing you want to do because you are so discouraged. King David knew all about times such as these. In Psalm 42, we see how everything appears to be getting on top of Him and he becomes so discouraged. He starts going down Memory's Lane and remembers how he used to be a somebody (v4). He then comes to his senses and speaks to God and himself
5Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalm 42:5
We need to do this quite often. Life events come our way, and we become overrun by them and they take over everything. They can reduce us to being disarmed - the battle is taking us over. Don't let it. You will have times such as this but, seek the Light (Jesus). He is right next to you just waiting to help. However, He's a gentleman and won't jump in unless you ask for His help. So ask Him.
He is the Light. He illuminates your path and shows you the way forward. Your light bulb may have gone out but, Jesus is the ever ready Light.
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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