God's word is a lamp unto my feet and a light onto my path

The verse that makes up the title of this posting can be found in Psalm 119:105. I didn't go to church this weekend, because I didn't know about the time change and so when I woke up at what I thought was 9:30 am on Sunday, it was actually 10:30 am and too late for me to shower, and still make the 25 minute drive to be at church for the 11:15 service.

I did, however, watch the service via streaming video on my church's website (hooray for technology!) The guest pastor mentioned this particular verse, and through him God illuminated this passage in a whole new way to me. When God's word is described as a lamp and a light, in the Hebrew it was referring to the lanterns that were carried at night. By nature, these lanterns could only light the next couple of feet in front of you.

In the same way, God's word illuminates the next couple of steps I need to take in my walk of faith with the Lord. Sometimes it's only the next step. Now, by nature, I like to know exactly what is coming up ahead, and as far ahead as possible. But God is teaching me patience, and to trust in Him. So quite often, I have to take that next step before I can see the following step. Instead of being afraid of this, or challenging God to show me more of the path ahead of me, I should give God the glory for leading me along the path with His word.

Let's all praise God for His infinite wisdom and His perfect love for us!