We All Need A Guiding Light

From: Upper Room Devotionals - Cole Warner

Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

At 4:45, I left the house for my morning run. I live in the country; and the sources of light for my early morning runs are the moon, the stars, and lights from the farmers' yards. I had looked forward to running in the light of a full moon, but clouds blocked the light. I was more than a little disappointed. Being plunged into darkness left me with the dual challenge of seeing where I was running and making myself seen by early morning commuters.

Toward the end of my run, a break in the clouds allowed me to see the moon. It not only made the sky a beautiful patchwork of light and dark but also lit the way for me.

When we find ourselves plunged into darkness, we often feel trapped, separated, lost, fretful, anxious, and alone. We don't know where we are, and we are unable to get where we want to go. We need a guiding light.

That morning's glorious moonlight reminded me that we are never alone. In all circumstances, God walks with us in love, care, and concern. Even when darkness in our lives causes us to feel lost or disoriented, God searches us out and provides light to guide us home.