The Light That Dispels All Darkness
By Marsha B. Smith

Surely any darkness we are walking through will turn to light as we embrace Him and His Word.

Psalm 32:8,10

The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.

Open your eyes to the reality of God's unfailing love which surrounds you.

I remember as a child, after I said my prayers, I would ask Mama to leave the light on until I fell asleep. There was something comforting about that light, for when the light was on, I could see and was not afraid. There was a wonderful security in the light to me as a small child, for it dispelled the darkness.

Now that I am grown, I still find warmth inside whenever I see a porch light on or a light in a window. As a writer, whenever I see a light, for some reason I feel closer home. As a teenager, I used to love to hear Mama say, "We will leave the porch light on for you." And to this day, whenever I visit Mama and Dad, I see that porch light burning bright and I know I am home.

As Christians, we know that there is an eternal light that will always shine brightly for us through the darkness. We never have to be afraid for our light is Jesus.

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1). David, who wrote that, knew all about fear, for he faced a giant. He faced many struggles and heartache, but he knew about The Light of God.

There is something about the morning when the darkness has been overcome by the light, something of brilliance and majesty in the sunrise. I like to think it is another of God’s reminders of His love.

"This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all" (I John 1:5).

Many times in our lives we feel overcome by the darkness as we deal with sickness, grief, loneliness and pain. At times it seems to almost overcome us and threaten to swallow us up. But all we have to do is call on Him, on His name, the name of Jesus; and in His light the darkness flees. We are bathed in the light of His love.

So regardless of what you are walking through, remember this:

"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your heart" (2 Peter 1:19).

Jesus lives in our hearts. He is our Day Star and our light of love. He will always be our light. We will walk on, for surely any darkness we are walking through will turn to light as we embrace Him and His Word.

And we have no need to fear the future, for His word tells us that "there shall be no night there: and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever" (Revelation 22:5).

Sometimes in prayer during those times when I feel overcome by circumstances, I can hear Him say, " Fear not, My Child. I am with you, and my light goes before you. I will always leave the light on for you, my precious Child. It will light the way for you now on earth and someday lead you back home to Me."

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