The Light That Guides
Friday, December 27
The Light That Guides
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
If you have a room in your house that doesn’t get a lot of sunlight, how do you brighten it up? Designers suggest putting one or more mirrors in the room. One good mirror will double the amount of sunlight in your room by reflecting whatever sunlight manages to get in.
Our world is like a dark room right now. To those unsaved, Jesus is like a bright beam of sunshine outside their lives. The light of Jesus not only shines into the darkness but also provides guidance. His Word gives us direction, and His Spirit leads us.
As followers of Christ, let us remember to follow the light He provides each day. We are the mirrors that can reflect His light to others. This is a biblical metaphor. Jesus said in John 9:5, “I am the light of the world.” But He also said in Matthew 5:14-16 that we are the light of the world. While Jesus is the true light, we reflect His brilliance to a dark planet.
Isaiah 60:1-2 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you” (NIV).
Ask Jesus to help you be a light to this world.
Prayer for today: Lord, let Your Word and Spirit guide me. Help me to trust in Your direction and walk in Your light. Amen.