From my childhood I love one Bible verse, which is “Your word is lamp to my feet and light to my path”
I loved this Bible verse and loved it so much that I used it for my facebook bio too…
But what does that mean?
How come “His word be light or lamp to our path of feet”
Growing up, I used to sing one song which is, “Oh! Be careful little eyes what you see,
Oh! Be careful little hands what you do,
Oh! Be careful little FEET where you GO,
Because your father from above look down in love…
Oh! Be careful…”
I loved this song and I always wanted to sing this song, especially when the part comes “your father from above…”
Because that gives me security that he is looking after me and you no matter what we are and where we are.
Also, In this journey of this life with many dangerous pitfalls, slippery places, and darkness to destroy our close fellowship with our Lord, but in this verse “Psalm 119:105”, we have a beautiful promise and an eternal truth… that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet that will guide us through the darkness of this life and it is a shining light to brighten the path we are walking.
Not only there are external difficulties and dangers to face in life’s journey, but also there are internal failings and weaknesses that lurk deep within our soul and heart which can cause us to walk away from the purpose of the life we have but God’s Word provides a sure foundation upon which to stand in a darkened world that is falling apart.
Reading of his word will light up the path that we take in our journey and re-energise our hope in Christ, and provide us understanding to the one who walks humbly before the Lord.
His Word not only brightens our path but also guide us and our heart on our journey through life, and warns us of each lurking danger, but it is a treasur that is hidden deep within our heart for it contains words of wisdom to guide our thinking, precious promises to encourage our hearts, godly instruction on how to live as the Lord desires us to live, and it is the perfect pattern for Christian living.
Lord’s word always encourages us, lead our path and guide our feet but the real questions are…
Whom are we encouraging?
Whose path are we lighting up?
Whose the one whom we are guiding?
Does our life shows love, care and encouragement to others?
Are we a downfall for someone or STEP THAT LEADS?
I will leave these questions so that we can think through and try to be an encouragement for someone’s journey through life.
Let’s his light shine through our life and let that light brighten someone’s path to walk!
Be the light that shines in a dark place!
By: Karishma George