In his book on Psalms, John Phillips says, “God’s Word gives light. People can shut light out of their life, of course, and remain forever in the dark, or they can open the windows of their soul and let that light flood in.
“Light reveals dirt. There was a time when I lived in a cold climate, where every year storm windows had to be put in place to help keep out the cold. That annual chore always necessitated washing windows. The storm windows, stored all summer, had to be cleansed of the dust and dirt that had accumulated on them. The regular windows had to be cleansed, too – by strict order of the lady of the house. Finally, after an exhausting day, the last storm window would be fitted into place, and with a sigh of relief I would sit back, thankful that the job was done for another year. The next day the sun would come out and the slanting rays would shine on the windows and reveal the streaks, the spots, the places that were missed. The light revealed the dirt. The windows had looked quite acceptable in yesterday’s shadows, but in today’s sunshine all the grime was conspicuously revealed.
“Light reveals disorder. Things might be badly out of place in a room; and, as long as it is dark, it makes no difference. But when the light is turned on, the mess and muddle can be clearly seen. Just so, God’s Word reveals the disorder in our lives.
“Light reveals direction. A man stumbling through the darkness may have no idea where he is or what immediate perils lay at his feet. Light changes all that. It gives us a sense of direction, enabling us to see signposts and landmarks. This is one of the chief blessings of God’s Word. It gives light.”
If we are to find truth, we must search for it in the light of God’s Word.
Instead of trusting God’s Word, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone for answers to eternal questions. The tragedy of this situation was graphically illustrated in a humorous skit performed by Karl Vallentin, a Munich comedian. Walking on a stage where everything was dark except for a small area under a street lamp, he began to look for something on the ground. He told the policeman who came on the scene that he was trying to find a key, whereupon the two continued the search. Finally the officer asked, “Are you sure you lost it here?” “Oh, no,” said Vallentin as he pointed to a corner, “it was over there, but here is where the light is!”
What to do:
✞Make sure you are walking in the light of God’s Word.
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