See the Light

Psalm 23:4 NIV

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,  I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Nobody wants to live in darkness. In its existence we yearn a pinch of light to bring hope to our unlovely dealings in life. How can God allow darkness to take its scene? Psalm 23 tells us that there will be time of darkness, a time where we pass through this pitch-black tunnel and it seems endless. No trace of light ahead and the prolonged rigor is dateless. But EVEN amidst of this, God's word reminds us to not fear Evil, and I might add, not to cling to evil.

Fear no evil
 - darkness somehow is being hitched to fear. Most of us show fear when being caught in darkness, whether the litteral way or the other phase of darkness which means to uncertainty, pause, and delay. Its very difficult to move and advance when we don't even know the road we are taking. But let us not forget that light is much needed in the midst of darkness. Yet, God created two lights to govern our day and night and In Genesis 1, first thing God created on this empty space was light. God is our light on  that pitch-dark tunnel we are trekking; Regardless how long will the trek will be, what are the unexpected things might occur, and how impossible it is. We will not be spared from experiencing darkness in our lives, but as long as we hold on to God, His hands is just there all along guiding and protecting us.

Not to cling in evil

- Evil things mostly happens in the absence of light where evil deeds is not easily expose. When we are clouded with so much fear and distrust, there is a big chance to dive into sin. We try to cap our discomfort through sin and having this excuse to justify. In our darkness do not sin, instead,amidst of it cling to God's love and goodness. I know its easily said than done, But God's word is not just spoken through words but it was proven and executed through Jesus Christ at the cross. In the darkness, going through, be the light;  choosing to do what is right and just before God.

The phase of darkness in your life does not make you lost from your way, but it is the best time to remain in God and trust his heart for you to make it all the way. You might pause for a while trying to figure out what will be your next move, and starting to feel the fear creeps in. But this pause will not take a long time because in trust and faith you will choose to walk and advance.

There is this phrase from a song entitled Trust His Heart by Bobbie Mason which will somehow appease our heart.

 When you don't understand

When you don't see his plan

When you can't trace his hands

Trust His heart.

Trusting God's heart could be the best and the right thing to do while trekking that pitch-dark tunnel. And as you continue to advance, the light after the dark is slowly beaming to your eyes. Never stop the journey even how dark it is because you are rest assured that God is holding you for you to make it through.