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Walking in the Light
by Dr. Paul Chappell
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.”
John 8:12–14
Though the Germans experimented with the use of night vision devices during the Second World War, the equipment required was so large and bulky that it proved impractical for most uses on the battlefield. But over the ensuing years, technological advances made it possible to outfit individual soldiers with the ability to “see” in the dark. During the First Gulf War in 1991, American troops had a huge advantage because they were able to continue to operate with nearly complete mobility even in utter darkness.
As children of God, we have something far better than night vision goggles to guide our steps. We have been given the Bible and the Holy Spirit to help us understand and apply it to our lives. The Christian is not abandoned to make his way through the darkness of the world on his own. There is guidance and direction available for those who are willing to seek and follow what the Bible says. The principles and commandments of Scripture, if followed, ensure that we walk in a way that is pleasing to God.
There are difficult decisions that must be made, and hard choices we sometimes face. But a person who is committed to doing what God wants will find guidance and direction in the Scriptures. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105).
John 8:12–14
Though the Germans experimented with the use of night vision devices during the Second World War, the equipment required was so large and bulky that it proved impractical for most uses on the battlefield. But over the ensuing years, technological advances made it possible to outfit individual soldiers with the ability to “see” in the dark. During the First Gulf War in 1991, American troops had a huge advantage because they were able to continue to operate with nearly complete mobility even in utter darkness.
As children of God, we have something far better than night vision goggles to guide our steps. We have been given the Bible and the Holy Spirit to help us understand and apply it to our lives. The Christian is not abandoned to make his way through the darkness of the world on his own. There is guidance and direction available for those who are willing to seek and follow what the Bible says. The principles and commandments of Scripture, if followed, ensure that we walk in a way that is pleasing to God.
There are difficult decisions that must be made, and hard choices we sometimes face. But a person who is committed to doing what God wants will find guidance and direction in the Scriptures. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105).
Today’s Growth Principle:
Those who follow Jesus by the principles of Scripture will not stumble blindly through life.
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