What you don’t see can hurt you!

I was awakened one night by a sudden noise in the living room. Instinctively, I ran to the living room to see if anyone had broken into our home. As I rushed in the darkness through the hallway that leads to the living room, I was suddenly stopped due to a strong blow to my head! For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. I forgot about the noise and the potential threat due to this sudden blow to the head. As I gathered my thoughts, I decided to turn on the light to see what hit me. What happened was that the closet door was halfway open and I ran right into the door head first. Well, no one was in the living room and everything was ok, except for the the large bump on my forehead! I learned that day just how important light is, especially when there is potential danger in your midst! 2 Samuel 22:29 (AMP) says: “For You, O Lord, are my lamp; The Lord illumines and dispels my darkness.” In our lives, danger is always lurking in the dark. These are areas that we cannot see. However by God’s grace, He illumines our path so that we can see any potential danger around us. Also, He dispels the darkness so that we can see our path clearly. Today, ask the the Lord to open the eyes of your understanding so that you can clearly see the things that could potentially harm you or you family. He will lovingly illumine your path and dispel any darkness around you. After all, He is the “light” of the world!

2 Samuel 22:29 (AMP) says: “For You, O Lord, are my lamp; The Lord illumines and dispels my darkness.”

Everybody can see this!

The Lord Jesus called us “the light of the world (Matthew 5:14).” It goes on to say that light is not to be hidden, but put in a place where all can see it. Our life and witness must not be hidden. Our lives and witness must shine among our families and communities. Matthew 5:16 says “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Note how the Lord Jesus equates our light with good works. Works that will reflect the love and goodness of God. As those around us see our good works, those very works will allow them to see God’s love for humanity. Never forget that God sees and appreciates your labor of love, even if people around you don’t. And it is God who will bless and strengthen you in your continued journey!

Proverbs 13:9 – The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.