May 28 ~ Psalm 27:1
You, LORD, are the light that keeps me safe. I am not afraid of anyone. You protect me, and I have no fears.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
As I write this devo, radar indicates that a hefty thunderstorm is headed our way. Even though it is mid-afternoon, our house is very dark… eerily so. We are not accustomed to such darkness in the middle of the day, and it is a little unsettling, because we know that something is not quite right! So I turned on a lamp, and instantly, the darkness didn’t seem so daunting. There was a lot of comfort – and yes, a sense of safety – in turning on a light.
God is our light each and every day. When Satan shows up – and I guarantee you he will – a dark storm cloud hovers, turning even the brightest of rooms into a dungeon-like setting. But we don’t have anything to fear. We don’t have to stay in the darkness. We can call on God to help us with whatever is challenging or upsetting us, and just like flipping on a light switch, the whole situation seems brighter and less scary.
This is great news! The next time you are faced with even the least little trouble… like someone cutting you off in traffic or getting behind a slow-poke in the check-out lane at the store and running late for an appointment, stop and ask God to keep you safe… to shine the light on the darkness of your situation. You may still be late to wherever you are going, but you will feel a sense of calm. You won’t be able to change the fact you were cut off in traffic, but it won’t upset you and influence the rest of your drive so much! Try this for yourself and see how much better things can be. We’ve operated in fear long enough… turn on God’s light and protection and operate in His courage and strength.
©2010 Debbie Robus
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