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Posted by Dion Todd August 13th, 2024 1,455 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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3 months ago
Amen!
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3 months ago
Amen Lord Jesus. I need you. This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.
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3 months ago
Good morning, y'all, happy Tuesday 💛!
Comment from Mark Williams
3 months ago
Taco Tuesday!
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Post from Mari Kaufmann
3 months ago
Give me hope God Amen
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
3 months ago
Amen and Amen, You, oh Lord, are my refuge and my strength, thank You!!! 🙏
Post from Wesley Paulus
3 months ago
Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
3 months 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🕊️
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3 months ago
Amen 🙏 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️!!
Post from Sherry Mccosh
3 months 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!!
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3 months 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!
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3 months 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!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
3 months ago
Amen
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3 months ago
Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏
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3 months ago
Yes, amen Lord.
Amen
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3 months ago
Amen 🙏🏻
Post from Yvette York
3 months 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 😀
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!
Post from Debi Burton
3 months ago
Definitely needed this devotional! I pray for you to shine on and around my family in Jesus’ name, I pray Amen
Post from Debi Burton
3 months 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! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Alicia Ransom
3 months 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
Post from Celeste Strenn
3 months ago
Amen🌟
Post from Kevin J. Eck
3 months 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!
Post from Gloria Nebarez
3 months ago
Amen
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3 months ago
Amen!
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3 months ago
Amen
Post from Tracy Carroll
3 months ago
Yes He is!!!