Darkness
By Peggy Kleckner
“By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light so that they could travel by day or night.”
Exodus 13:21
Darkness can be a scary place. Sometimes our lives seem dark even at noon hour. Questions assail us, “How can I pay for all of these bills?” “What am I supposed to be doing with my life?” “Why don’t I feel loved or valued?” Left to ourselves, we are soon stumbling in the darkness, tripping over our own questions, walking into walls of regret and bumping into fears of the unknown. Thankfully, we have a Savior, Jesus Christ. He said, “I am the light of the world.”By Peggy Kleckner
“By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light so that they could travel by day or night.”
Exodus 13:21
Sometimes the darkness we feel is what draws us to our Savior. Think of the commercial for the hotel that states, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” What does that bring to mind? For me it reminds me of parents who have allowed their children freedom during the night hours, but leave the light on to welcome them back home again. If we can see our dark times as an invitation from our God to turn and see that He has the light on for us, perhaps they won’t seem so scary. Our true parent watches over us and can easily lead us out from the darkness, for He is the light. Darkness shows us our need for light, our need for a Savior.
With Him we can travel by day or night, remembering that He leads.
GOING DEEPER:
1. What darkness is trying to suffocate you? Name your fear and take it to God in prayer.
2. Can you see the light that God has left on for you in the midst of your situation? If not, ask God to reveal it to you.
FURTHER READING:
John 8:12; John 12:46; 1 Peter 2:9
Peggy is a wife and mother of four adult children - two sons and two stepsons. She is the Co-coordinator of Oakwood’s Wednesday p.m. Bible Study.
