Let There Be Light
Posted by Dion Todd August 13th, 2024 1,312 Views 29 Comments
For you will light my lamp, Yahweh. My God will light up my darkness. For by you, I advance through a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh's word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:28-30 WEB.
Total darkness is the complete absence of light. In scripture, it is associated with gloom, despair, and terror in addition to the natural meaning of no light. When you remove all light, what you are left with is darkness. The human eye cannot distinguish color when it grows dark, and as the light fades, colors become gray and gradually black.
One of the curses on Egypt during the exodus was a darkness that could be felt. It was an oppressing, heavy, thick darkness. No one moved out of their spot for three days, but there was light in the houses of God's people (Exodus 10:22). This darkness was the complete absence of light.
"Let there be light" was one of the first things that God did in Genesis (1:3). Jesus told the people: "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12).
Life is fragile. As people, we like to think that we have it all under control. But I have been on top of the world one day and crushed under it the next. One phone call and darkness like this can settle over us, one that can be felt. The light of God's presence will chase away the darkness, just as turning on a light in a dark room. When the Lord lights your lamp, the darkness will swiftly flee.
If your life is dark today, look to the Lord Jesus. Talk to Him. When you cannot seem to move, it is He who will bring the light into the darkness. He will meet you right where you are. His light can drive away that darkness and restore color to your world. Jesus is the answer.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I look to You today. Please bring Your light into my life and chase away the darkness. Fill me with Your presence, restore my hope, and give me a fresh vision for my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Amen Lord Jesus. I need you. This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Good morning, y'all, happy Tuesday 💛!
Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Give me hope God Amen
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Amen and Amen, You, oh Lord, are my refuge and my strength, thank You!!! 🙏
Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Lord, please fill me with Your presence and give me a fresh vision for my life. Praising You and loving You with all my heart. Amen🕊️
Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I look to You today. Please bring Your light into my life and chase away the darkness. Fill me with Your presence, restore my hope, and give me a fresh vision for my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! Hello everyone!!
Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I love You, and thank You so much for taking care of little me! Please fulfill Your perfect will in my life and help me get in tune with what You are doing on Earth today. Make my part in this school of life clear to me and help me find my destiny. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Michele Copley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Praise You, Abba God, for being faithful in all things You've breathed, proclaimed into Your precious Word; How You desire to lead me, if I will choose in my heart, to purposefully follow You, trust You, Your voice through Your Spirit calling. Please restore to me Your fresh vision, strengthening hope for my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen!
Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Heavenly Father Please Fill Me With Your Presence,Restore My Hope And Give Me A fresh Vision Of My Life Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Heavenly Father, I look to You today. Please bring Your light into my life and chase away the darkness. Fill me with Your presence, restore my hope, and give me a fresh vision for my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Definitely needed this devotional! I pray for you to shine on and around my family in Jesus’ name, I pray Amen
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
I Heavenly Father, I look to You today. Please bring Your light into my life and chase away the darkness. Fill me with Your presence, restore my hope, and give me a fresh vision for my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Alicia Ransom commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Wow did I need this today. Somebody is trying to shut out my light and that is hard. However, they will not. I know where my light source comes from. It comes from Jesus, my Lord and Savior. However, some days are harder than others and I'm grateful for your messages which bring a smile to my face. Thank you
Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Let There Be Light
1 month ago
Father, shine your Light on my family and I. Let it be known you are in our presence and chasing away the light, In the name of Jesus, Amen!
