Have you ever been in complete darkness? Have you been in darkness that was so dark you could not see your hand even though it was touching your nose? Have you been in a dark place emotionally? Have you been severely depressed? Have you seen the light?
I can remember being in a jungle in Okinawa, Japan on a training exercise. Underneath that canopy, there was no way any light from the moon could find its way through. At night, you could not see your hand in front of your face. It meant any noise was amplified by your heightened sense of hearing.
I have also been in a dark place emotionally. I have been stressed, depressed, and thinking there was nowhere to turn for help. Thankfully, I had my faith. Therefore, I turned to God. Though he didn’t immediately remove the stress or my feelings, he did walk the path with me, showing me the next step to take.
Isaiah tells us that people who walk in darkness will see a great light. Of course, we see this as prophecy about the coming of Jesus. He surely shined. Not only did He come in a time of darkness for Israel, a time when they had been conquered by the Romans and were still an occupied nation.
Jesus still comes to those who feel conquered and occupied. He comes to those who feel as though they have nowhere to turn. All we have to do is ask. When we ask, He does not disappoint. He shines His light into our hearts and minds. He leads us on the path He knows is best for us. So, turn to Jesus at all times, and especially when you are in darkness.
I pray we all know that Jesus is our light. I pray we turn to Him when we are in dark places. I pray each one of us will allow Jesus’ light into our hearts and follow Him on the path He wants us to take. Jesus is our light. Turn to Him. Allow His light into your heart. Follow where He leads.
Isaiah 9:2
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
Marty Pressey 