FEBRUARY 19
Psalm 36:9, “In your light do we see light.”
With advice from a friend, I purchased a therapy light for Laura. The theory beyond such lights is that exposure to bright light can help to improve mood and regulate sleep. Light therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions, including seasonal affective disorder and depression, thereby improving well-being. We’ll watch to see how well it works.
There’s another kind of light that is far more therapeutic—the light of God’s presence. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life (John 8:12). Just as the sun enlightens the world so that we can see things clearly, the Lord alone can give intellectual and spiritual light. He unveils to us the truth about Himself, ourselves, and the nature of the lives He’s given us.
Life in the dark leads to misery in one’s ignorance, but the light of God leads to freedom in the truth. But how are we to see His light? No inward intelligence of ours can work to flip that switch. The Spirit alone can light up the dark recesses of our hearts and minds. In trusting Jesus, that door is opened. It remains for us to walk in the light, even as we walk by the Spirit and seek the truth bound up in God’s Word. God is light (1 John 1:5), and by the light of God’s presence we enjoy both the warmth of His fellowship and the knowledge of truth.
“Vain are they who look to learning and human wit, one ray from the throne of God is better than the noonday splendor of created wisdom.”—Charles Spurgeon
Application Questions: Have you ever stumbled in the dark? What does it mean to be darkened in one’s understanding (Ephesians 4:18)? How much has knowing Jesus worked to enlighten you? Are you walking in the light?
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