I have left work the last two days after dark. Two nights ago, the lights in the parking lot were off. It was difficult to see, which decreased safety and security. Last night the parking lot lights were on. Safety and security increases with light.
Light makes a difference.
Light is part of our spiritual journey.
Then God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
And God saw that it was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:3-4, NLT)
Those who follow God live in light. Those who are separated from God live in the darkness. The ancient day Exodus story encapsulates the steps of the journey we take either in the darkness or light. We freely choose to follow God, a choice that leads us in the light. The Exodus story contrasts the differences between two camps . . . light and dark . . . following God . . . going their own way.
Have you ever been in the dark? The kind of dark without light . . . absolute darkness . . . pitch black . . . nothing can be seen . . . nothing. The Egyptians were in darkness. They were chasing after what they wanted for themselves . . . their slaves. Their camp was completely dark. Imagine the fear and frustration of the Egyptians.
Next door to the dark Egyptian camp, the Israelites’ camp was lit with the light of God. Two camps . . . side by side . . . light . . . dark . . . a picture of humanity. Light and dark separate our lives.
God said that Light is good, separating light from the darkness.
Every thought, word, or action is either of the light or darkness.
Living in the dark is purposeless.
Invite others to join you in the Light.
Learning with you to live in the Light fully and wholly,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)
