Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. –Psalm 119:105
Have you ever thought about this verse? For years I just brushed over it thinking it had a nice ring, but never really considering what it meant.
Imagine walking in an unfamiliar field at night. There is no light; it is absolute darkness. You can’t see one foot in front of your face. There are rocks and bumps, jagged places and trees, even cliffs. There are wild animals and who knows what else. Close your eyes and consider this for a moment…
I have been in this position many times in my life and it is not comfortable.
Now think about the verse. How welcome would a light be?
A small light, just enough to see where you are stepping, is a great comfort. You can’t see the end of the road, but you can see your next step.
Does life seem to be like walking in the dark? It does to me. God’s word is that light that gets you to the next step. It may not show you the end of the path, but it will keep you on the safe path. That path may take you on the edge of a cliff, but as long as you have the light and stay on that path, you will make it.
Our Lord doesn’t promise easy; He promises direction. I encourage you to spend time in His word. If you don’t, you are fumbling your way in the darkness.
