| There come times of perplexity in the lives of all of God’s children, when we know not which way we should turn, nor what we should do. The above verse does not apply to one who refuses God’s will, but to one “that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of His servant,” who is the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” There are times when we must have immediate light on a situation, and we pray, “Bow down Thine ear to me; deliver me speedily.” At other times, for our good and His glory, He permits us to be “in darkness” and to have “no light.” In such times as that, “Thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.” Beware of trying to make your own light by human wisdom and ingenuity. “Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of Mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.” So “wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” |
