The Word As A Lamp — Psalm 119:105

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

Psalm 119:105 is one of my favorite scriptures. When I read the verse, I can’t help but think of walking along a dark path and being unable to see in front of me. With no light available, we’re soon to stumble over rocks, tree roots and other obstacles not visible to the human eye. Worse, we could fall into a pit or be consumed by a wild animal.

God’s word penetrates the darkness and gives us just enough light to see a foot or two in front of us. Enough light so that we will not stumble, but not much more.

God wants us to depend on Him for our immediate needs, the provision for that day. Our faith is built up as we take in each day’s scripture verses, trusting that His light will continue to shine the next day and the day after.

I admit that I don’t always dig into the Bible on a daily basis. I get busy, I substitute my writings for reading, or have some other excuse at the ready. However, when I do spend some time reading and contemplating God’s word, I find that I can apply it to a circumstance in my life or recall the scripture when needed later on.

Although I encourage people to read God’s word, I caution those who do so without seeking God’s guidance or with a wrong motive. Anyone can turn on the lamp, but it is God who shines forth His word to ward off darkness for those seeking the Light of the World.

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