As
for me, I look to the Lord for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me.
Do not gloat over me, my enemies!
For though I fall, I will rise again.
Though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me.
Do not gloat over me, my enemies!
For though I fall, I will rise again.
Though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.
I
will be patient as the Lord punishes me,
for I have sinned against him.
But after that, he will take up my case
and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies.
The Lord will bring me into the light,
and I will see his righteousness. – Micah 7:7-9 NLT
for I have sinned against him.
But after that, he will take up my case
and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies.
The Lord will bring me into the light,
and I will see his righteousness. – Micah 7:7-9 NLT
Darkness through one’s own sin.
Maybe like me you’ve been through a time
when you felt like you were surrounded by darkness. Where you could see no way
out, and you knew it was not because of someone else, but by your own mistakes
and actions.
Every one of us makes mistakes and
struggles through some time in our life. We find there are consequences to our
actions, and God will let us face those consequences. He loves us too much not to.
And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, “My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.” – Hebrews 12:5-6 NLT
God knows that through the times of
darkness and discipline, is an opportunity for us to grow closer to Him. When
we repent, He promises to forgive us; when we lean on Him, He gives us
strength. When there is nothing else getting us through, we learn that God is
there, walking beside us, and He is all we need.
Don’t be fooled by the darkness, and don’t
believe the enemy when he tells you he’s won. God is there lighting our way
through His Son Jesus. You may not see it at first, for it may only appear as a
pinhole of light, but trust Him—it will continue to shine brighter and be
easier to see until it’s so bright it’s blinding.
I don’t know how long your darkness may
last. I don’t know when mine started or ended, but I do know He was there
throughout. When I saw no way, He made a way. When I felt surrounded by
darkness, the light was there, no matter how little of it I could see at the
time.
Will you wait confidently for the Lord? He
hears you and knows what you’re going through. Let His light be your glimmer of
hope. For even though we fall, He picks us up and shows us the way. And His Way
is always good.
In Christ,
Laura
Linking up with In Love W.I.T.H. Jesus, Sharing His Beauty, On Your Heart Tuesdays, Just Write, Word Filled Wednesday, and Women Living Well Wednesday.
Thanks so much for sharing today it was really good. I like what you said about don't be fooled by the darkness and Satan telling you he has won. We are not promised to be in the light at all times, there will be moments of darkness but we have a hope in God that He is there as our light. Whether a floodlight like we prefer or a tiny speck of light it doesn't matter. Just having Him present gives out a tremendous strength and hope.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Thanks Karen, and thanks for hosting In Other Words today.
DeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI'm from "On Your Heart on Tuesdays" and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your reflections on this particular Scripture. We cannot go by what we feel, by our emotions. We must keep on by the revelation of our Lord in His Word, by His promises for He is Faithful, His love endures it all and endures forever, regardless of our circumstances. Blessings to you,
In Christ
gisela
I agree, our emotions can have us all over the place. But God is constant, secure and never changing. He is our hope and always faithful! Thanks Gisela!
DeleteHi Laura - I love how you say, "Don't be fooled by the darkness" That is axactly what the devil wants. Such great words here Laura
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
Thanks Tracy!
DeleteThis post so reminds me of a poem I wrote many years ago called Out of the Darkness. It was published in a book of poetry but it is that long ago that I can't even remember who published it... I just know there were 100 poems in the book! I didn't purchase the book because the publisher wanted the full price for it and I thought this was a bit cheeky after providing a poem for the book. Not even 5% discount!!! I think I may have been had!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful thoughts to ponder, Laura -- thank you! Striving with you to not be fooled by darkness as I focus on the glimmer of hope.
ReplyDeleteAll for Him,
Nikki
Just a glimmer of hope through Christ can be enough to get us through each day. Thanks Nikki!
DeleteGreat post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder that God always is there and always makes a way! Even when there seems to be no way! Stoppin by from Cafe Devotions! Blessings from simplyhelpinghim.com
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