I Was A-Scared

First Published January 29, 2014

When I was young, I was afraid of the dark. I wondered what monsters dwelt under the bed and in the closet.  On the other hand, I was fearful that if the light was turned on, it would reveal the real monsters that lurked.

When I was older and read about light in the Bible, I was happy and relieved that light is a well-used, strong metaphor.  God is the source of light.

It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things;

He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him. Daniel 2:22

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When I allow God to lead me, his light shines and reveals what is in front of me, helping me make wise choices.

 

For You light my lamp; The Lord my God illumines my darkness. 

Psalms 18:28

 

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I also learned that the Light of the Lord would reveal the sin in my life.

 

He reveals mysteries from the darkness and brings the deep darkness into light.

Job 12:22

 

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And if I trusted His Son, Jesus, I too could walk in the light of eternal life.

 

 “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness,

but will have the Light of life.” John 3:19

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Thank you Lord.  I am no longer afraid of the dark, for I know that you will reveal what is hidden in the darkness, and will light the path of wisdom.  I am empowered to walk in righteousness and handle the dark places in my life. Amen.

Light arises in the darkness for the upright;

He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. Psalms 112:4

 

Copyright 2014 by Karen Vaughn