I talked with an individual who had been struggling with a difficult situation. After a significant time of praying . . . there was clarity . . . not everything was clear . . . but it was clear what needed to be done.
How do you and I find that kind of clarity?
Light and life are frequently interconnected in John's writing. The culture understood light to be revelation. In the Old Testament, light often referred to instruction and guidance. The Psalmist wrote:
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
(Psalm 119:105, NRS)?
What does the image of light mean in this era?
In this time of history, we have learned that there is enormous power generated to turn on the lights of a home. The "haves" of this world may not think about the power behind the flip of a switch; however, I think we are becoming more conscious of the energy that is required to turn on a light bulb.
To turn this around, think about the incredible power of the Spirit that illuminates the truth, instructing and guiding you and I through life. When we live in the Light, we are living in power that is beyond our comprehension.
Have you ever struggled with how you were going to manage something in your life?
Have you prayed and sought the wisdom of God?
Have you experienced the switch from confusion to clarity?
If you answered yes . . . your mind and heart were empowered with the presence of the Spirit bringing light into your life.
The Spirit of God brings light into our mind as we seek clarity.
The process of prayer, meditation, and counsel are components of attaining clarity through the Light.
Seek God.
Pray.
Meditate on the Word of God.
Receive counsel.
Give thanks for the power that produces divine clarity.
Learning with you to find clarity,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
