In The Thick Of Darkness:

I like to think of myself as one of those half-full cup people.  You know the ones that see the positive side of everything.  Yet, too often, life’s problems multiply leaving us in a black-hole of despair and a worsening sense of hopelessness.  It’s at that point that we become anxious and weepy, or feel nothing but numb.  As the weight of life challenges overwhelms us even the encouraging words from friends can cause uneasiness or even despondency.

Darkness comes as a consequence of the absence of light.  Light penetrates and pierces darkness because of its superior power.   In 2 Chronicles 6, King Solomon constructed a beautiful temple for the Lord’s presence to dwell in here on earth.   He prays in verses one and two, “Oh Lord, you have said that you would live in a thick cloud of darkness.  Now I have built a glorious Temple for you, a place where you can live forever!”   Since God is the only source of true light, He alone can dwell with us in the darkest of situations.

Nahum 1:7 declares, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble.  He cares for those who trust in Him.”   Isaiah 30:18: says, “The Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show you compassion.”  Micah 7:8 reminds us that, “Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”   

Remember today that the Lord is on your side.   He pierces any darkness and brings hope and joy to every humble heart.   Let His radiance shine into your dark spots today and receive the warm light and loving embrace of His presence.