A Light To Guide My Path.
Your ears shall hear a
word behind you saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the
right hand or whenever you turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21
(Photograph: Tuggerah
Lake, The Entrance, N.S.W. Australia)
2
Chronicles 21:7…and gave David a lamp forever.
A lamp, a light. A light to my path and a lamp for my feet – Jesus. Psalm 119:105; Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
I heard recently, where all
things point to Jesus.
I’d always
pictured a light to my path and a lamp to my feet as being my way lit up, so I
walk in the right direction. While this may be true, perhaps a double meaning
is implied. The light and lamp being Jesus, as it says in this passage (even
though Jehoram was a wicked king); yet the Lord would not destroy the house of
David because of the covenant that He had made with David, and since He had
promised to give a lamp to him and his sons forever. (2 Chronicles 21:7)
The lamp; a
picture of something greater. A picture of love, faithfulness and relationship,
of God’s faithfulness to all who trust in Him.
When the
link between us and God is broken, so too is our power. When we are properly submitted to God, so too
are our passions. Our passions (whether good or bad) flare up, depending on our
submission to God. Any proper exercise of authority (home, government, church,
society, work) is safe, when we’re fully submitted to God.
Recently I
listened to a message, which was all about Jesus. If you’re depressed, you need
to meet Jesus. If you’re unwell, you need to meet Jesus. If you have a need;
Jesus. And one other thing the minister said; we don’t need to ask for more.
God gave us His very best – Jesus. There is no more. Just rest in Jesus.
We have a
tendency to complicate things, but I believe the message is that simple; rest
in Jesus. All else will fall into place, we only need to rest in Him. He is our
lamp forever.
The lamp; a
metaphorical statement, emphasizing wisdom which comes from following God’s
direction, from remaining close to Jesus. If you want a better life, follow God
more closely. As we learn from God’s word, He lights passages of importance, so
we can navigate well in life.
Whether a
bright light to the path ahead, or a shallow light extending only to the next
step, when we follow God, love God and obey His word, it will bring a closeness
to God that will cause prosperity in all areas of our life.
Alexandra Grose –
An investigative photojournalist and author for over twenty years. Writing is
her passion and her dream and helping others achieve their dreams, through her
written work, is Alexandra's greatest aspiration.
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