JUNE 17
Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Our verse reminds us how God’s Word brings clarity and direction amid life’s darkness. There are two kinds of darkness: the physical kind, where sunlight is absent, and the spiritual kind, where we are blind to truth without God’s illumination. It’s entirely possible to walk confidently in daylight yet be spiritually lost—unaware of the truths that lead to salvation and a meaningful life.
Life, much like a path, is filled with twists, turns, and hidden obstacles. One wrong step can cause us to stumble and fall. Just as we rely on a flashlight to navigate physical darkness, we need God’s Word to guide us through the spiritual darkness we face every day. Scripture doesn’t just inform, it transforms (1 Thessalonians 2:13). It reveals who God is, who we are, and how we are to live. Without it, we stumble; with it, we can walk with guidance and purpose.
Helen Keller’s story powerfully illustrates this truth. Blinded and deaf from illness as a toddler, she lived in a world of isolation until her teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the silence. At a water pump, Anne spelled “w-a-t-e-r” into Helen’s hand as water flowed over the other. In a moment of realization, Helen understood. She later wrote that everything she touched that day “quivered with life.” Her dark world was suddenly filled with light and meaning.
In the same way that Helen needed Anne to reveal the truth about her world, we need the Holy Spirit to open our eyes to the truth that leads us safely through life (1 Corinthians 2:14; 1 John 2:27). As the Spirit teaches us, God’s Word brings light to our souls, meaning to our lives, and direction for each step we take.
So, are you walking in the light of God’s Word—or merely in the light of the sun? Physical sight does not guarantee spiritual clarity. Make Scripture your daily guide. Let it teach, correct, comfort, and lead you (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Like Helen discovering the word “water,” you will find that God’s Word awakens a new path of beholding truth—one that lights your path, step by step.
“The Bible is not only a book which was once spoken, but a book which is now speaking.” — A.W. Tozer
APPLICATION QUESTIONS: In what areas of your life are you relying on your own understanding instead of seeking guidance from God’s Word? How can you make time each day to let Scripture shape your thoughts, decisions, and direction?
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