In the ’90s at the Cornerstone Festival, several of us were walking back from main stage one dark evening. The fest site is a large farm, with gravel roads running across the acreage. Having walked over before the sun went down, none of us had thought to bring a flashlight. Just when I was hoping we could walk the half mile back to our campsite without stumbling, someone suddenly shone a flashlight through our group, lighting the path ahead. Without saying a word, he walked us all the way back to camp.
When I remember that silent light-bearer, Psalm 119: 105 always comes to mind: “Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light for my path.”
His word makes the path clear, just like that night when I was no longer afraid of stumbling because the light illumined the gravel.
“Be angry, but don’t sin.” Ephesians 4:26 says. That may not be an easy light to follow, but it gives the parameters of the good path. It’s okay to be angry. It’s not okay to sin in our anger.
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” 1Timothy 6:17. This word lights a different path than the culture of materialism and reminds us of wealth’s inherent instability.
What portion of God’s word has enlightened your path lately?
Father, we thank you for the light of your word. Shine on us today. For your glory, Amen.