Light for the Journey
“GUIDANCE”
Psalm 119:105,
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (NKJV)
This verse speaks of guidance. In particular, God’s Word is designed to provide clarity in life as any handheld light source would for a hiker traveling down a path. “Your word,” refers to the Scriptures God has graciously provided. When likened to “a lamp,” it emphasizes how it can brighten our way and inform us. Furthermore, the phrases “to my feet” and “to my path” relate the importance of being aware of what we are walking on, where we are walking to, and how to avoid dangers or obstacles amidst darkness or uncertainty.
For instance, in the wilderness, Jesus was tempted by Satan with physical needs, spiritual pride, and worldly power, but He effectively countered and warded off these spiritual attacks using Scripture (Matt. 4:1-11). God's Word is reliable because it is divinely inspired, unchanging, and sufficient for every challenge we face on the path of life.
Are you relying on the light of God’s Word to guide your steps, or are you stumbling through a wilderness of temptation without direction?
-- Steven J. Wallace
