Light Where There Is Darkness

Psalm 112:4 “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.”
Recently I was studying and reading when I heard a very loud clap of thunder and everything went black. There was no light, no power; nothing my world just went dark. I blindly searched for my flash light and when I felt its familiar shape I turned it on and it penetrated the darkness and gave me some peace. As I sat in the darkness and quite of my home with just this small beam of light I started to think about how God sent His Son to light a darkened world.
Life is not always filled with joy and light sometimes darkness over takes us and we are left setting in darkness. Have you ever woke up in the middle of the night and got out of bed and stumbled around in the darkness until you find the light switch. As you were searching for the switch you may have stumbled over things you could not see, kicked things that were in your path that caused pain. Had there been light you would not have such a problem. By turning on the light you can now see how to get around without running into things.
In a similar way, God lights our path through life. When we trust in Jesus as our Savior, He who is the Light of the World enters our lives and removes the darkness of our sin and despair. His light comforts us and shows us the way. In the midst of sadness, trouble, illness, or disappointment, the Lord brightens the way and encourages His children by giving hope. Notice He gives His kids light and hope, but what about those who do not know Christ? They are like someone who does not have power in their house. They walk around in the dark running into everything in their path.
Those of us who know Jesus have the light even in the darkest times. There is hope in the Lord. Psalms 112: 7, “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.” Our enemy the devil walketh around seeking whom he may devour by keeping us in the dark. But we have a light source that cannot be quenched and is ever bright. We also have a promise from the Lord look at Psalms 112: 8-10, “His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.” Jesus is the light and has the power to defeat even our most fierce enemy. He can keep us from stumbling over things that can hurt us. Trust in the Lord and He will light your path.