Following The Light

May 16, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 112:7
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     I recall one time when I took a flight from Jacksonville, Florida to Chicago’s O’Hara Airport, and from there to Gerald R. Ford Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. By the time we approached the final destination, It was evening and very dark outside. On the last leg of my flight, I was riding in the front seat of a smaller plane. The cockpit door was open so I could see exactly what the pilots were able to see.

     As we flew over Lake Michigan, everything was engulfed in darkness. However, as we began to get closer to the shores of Michigan, I started to see a little light off in the distance. The closer we got to the airport, and the city of Grand Rapids, the brighter the lights became. Then, as I looked ahead, I could see two rows of lights, which would guide us to a safe landing at our destination and once again back onto solid ground. The control tower told the pilots how to approach these lights, and what the weather was like, and assisted them in maneuvering to the runway. The closer we got to the ground, the brighter the lights became. Finally, we were on the ground and safe.

     To me, the Bible is very much like those runway lights. As long as I keep the light of God’s Word in view, direct my path toward it, and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, I know I am going to be all right. Refuse to listen, and I am in trouble. If I think the lights are misleading and go my own way, I will end up on unstable ground. However, if I watch The Light, Trust in the High Tower, eventually He will help me land on the streets of Gold.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     In John 8:12 Jesus said, “… I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”He is the Light of LIFE. Head toward the Light. JESUS! Trust in the LORD. He will guide you safely Home.

What do you trust to get you to your final destination?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  May 16, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Samuel 22, 23 / Psalm 112
Proverbs 16 / Romans 15

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Kings 1-2 / John 4:1-38