Dark Night
There are times that the dark night is very dark, and the darkness feels very thick. I remember going to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and we went to this place called the church. The guide turned out all of the lights and lit a match. The darkness was so thick that the simple match illuminated the faces of everyone. I’m not a fan of darkness because it represents so many “hidden” things and evil things. The Light exposes the darkness. There are seasons of life that sometimes seem “darker” than others.
As I grow in my faith, I realize that the Lord is Powerful in the midst of darkness. I may be scared and fearful in the darkness, but He isn’t afraid. Since the Lord holds the day and the night in His hand, I really have no need to fear at any time. Check this out….
9 We no longer see your miraculous signs.
All the prophets are gone,
and no one can tell us when it will end.
10 How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to insult you?
Will you let them dishonor your name forever?
11 Why do you hold back your strong right hand?
Unleash your powerful fist and destroy them.
16 Both day and night belong to you;
you made the starlight and the sun.
17 You set the boundaries of the earth,
and you made both summer and winter. (Psalm 74:9-11,16-17 NLT)
The darkness does not need to paralyze me with fear. I can walk through the darkness with the Light of the World inside my soul. I must trust the Lord’s Presence in me, even when I don’t “feel” Him. He has promised to NEVER leave. I don’t ever want to leave Him. His Presence brings a peace to my soul that is hard to explain, but hopefully evident to those who know me. I used to be afraid and fearful, but when I remember that I’m a child of God, that fear evaporates. I’m thankful for His Power over everything and His Presence in me.
Pressing On!
Dwayne