The Light

Given October 16, 2008

While visiting son #3 in Shenzhen, China, I was lounging on his couch after a long day of sight-seeing and great Chinese food.  Just before falling into snooze land, I was thinking about my retirement job in workforce development and the students we have working to obtain their G.E.D.

I saw a G.E.D. guy standing at the mouth of a dark tunnel.  Maybe he could see a small light at the other end but it was a long way off.  Where he stands is the beginning.  As he begins his journey toward the light, he may lose sight of the it momentarily and may be encouraged to turn back.  It reminded me that when we lose sight of the light, that’s when we need to depend on God and keep going.  The enemy will do all he can to make you turn back.  Don’t do it!

David said, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Psalm 23:4“.  The key here is to keep walking.  In order for there to be a shadow, there must be a light.  “For thou art with me.”  The light of the world is with you.  Whatever you’re trying to accomplish, keep your eyes on the light and when the shadows creep in, go on auto-pilot and depend on God to lead you.  You’ll make it to the end and realize the full power of…the Light!