How to Avoid Stubbing Your Toe

 

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

Psalm 119:105

 

 

Who doesn’t need light to navigate life?

If you have ever stubbed your toe trying to inch your way around in the dark you know how painful it can be to move without light.

It is true in the physical realm but even more so in the spiritual realm.

God’s word illuminates where we are standing (a lamp for my feet) and it also shines in the direction in which we are headed (a light on my path).

We need both.

How many times have we cried out to God for wisdom or guidance but failed to spend any time on His word.

It is primarily through His word that the wisdom and guidance is given to us.

  Asking for His direction but not availing ourselves of His word would be like getting behind the wheel of a car and without turning on the ignition asking after 30 minutes – “Are we there yet!”

That would be a foolish question.

Equally foolish would be the expectation that God will lead us when we never take the time to go into His word.

Lord –

Let the light of your word shine forth for all who are reading this blog.  

May they take the time to quiet themselves and find an alone place to spend time in your word.

May they come to understand that they are never truly alone as you faithfully guide and instruct them through your Holy Spirit.

I pray Lord that they seek you and linger in your presence as you shine the light of your holy word to answer all of their questions.

I pray this in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Amen!