Look to the Light

My eyesight has always been bad and I've worn strong glasses since I was a small child. The past few years my eyes have gotten worse and I'm noticing that it's more difficult to see small print. I finally caved in and purchased a magnifying glass with an LED light in it. That has made a huge difference in my ability to read without holding the book to my face. What really made the most difference is not so much the magnifying glass, but the light which lights up the page and allows my eyes to see the words. 

I was reading Psalm 36 this morning which starts as a lament about the acts of the wicked and their constant scheming. David lifts himself out of this negativity by lifting his eyes and reflecting on the Lord's faithfulness. He reminds himself of the Lord's watch and care over the righteous. And then he makes the statement that God is the source of life and it's only by looking at God's light will we be able to see light. 

In other words, if we keep our focus on the world we will give way to fear and depression. It seems as if evil is winning. If we sit glued to the news 24/7, as some do, all we will see is darkness. You can't see light if you are focusing on darkness.

God is the source of light and we are only going to be able to see light by focusing on Him. If we take our eyes off the darkness and keep them on the source of light, we will find hope and joy, despite what is happening in this world. 

Just as the light on my magnifying glass allows me to see the print on the page, the light from the Lord allows me to see how He is at work in this world. God's light brightens my heart and gives me the ability to keep moving forward and shining His light in this world. 

Look to the source of light. Be encouraged and go light up the world. 

Matthew 5:14 ~ 

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house."