Shiloh Rose Archive

Yesterday evening I took a walk through a trail in the woods at my local park. It was after seven, and the woods were pretty dark and quiet. The sounds of squirrels rustling in the leaves and the song of the birds were all I could hear. I haven’t been on this trail much and I was amazed at how wooded this area is compared to the other path I walk. I was praying and looking around at all the sights. It’s a beautiful area, that makes you feel like you are far from the city. The silence gives nature the full stage.

I was pondering things I have read, heard, and seen throughout my day. Nature always seems to reflect what I am pondering on back to me. It’s funny how light has a way of piercing through the trees and reminding me that I am not in the darkness completely. No matter how wooded the area is the light still made it way through. That’s how I felt. I knew that although some seasons of life can feel heavy, dark, wooded that the light still cannot be erased.

The purpose of light is to make what is unseen visible. To bring what is void and formless to order. When you bear the light wherever you are, you illuminate the world around you. Sometimes we make someone feel seen who feels unseen or forgotten. We can shine a light on the evil deeds of this world by using our voice. We can be a light of generosity to those around us. We all know someone like this, who just makes the atmosphere change with their presence. Friends is your light on today?

The darkness that we perceive in our lives can be in different forms. It could be ignorance of not knowing God or not understanding spiritual truths. Then there is darkness that comes from evil forces, negativity, external opposition, uncertainties, emotional pain, etc. Anything that causes a lack of clarity can feel like darkness. The way to find the light again for me, has always been to turn to my faith in Jesus.

““You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Jesus is the Light of The World, and when we follow him we too become the light. You do not have to walk with the darkness of life alone! No matter what circumstances that you find yourself in, God has a plan for you! He wants to come alongside of you and walk it out with you. Maybe you have fallen in sin, temptation, or maybe you are ignorant of the things of God. That’s okay, because we all have to start somewhere! I would rather see a person get saved at 99 than never to experience the abundant life that Jesus has for us!

As a gentle reminder, Jesus is not a genie, and he doesn’t say that life will be perfect or without suffering. When we take part in suffering with HIS spirit inside of us and that’s what makes it easier. He promises to help us bear the weight of suffering. He also redeems our suffering for eternal glory. We use what we go through to help others, grow in character, and draw closer to God. Whatever darkness may be on your path, let it be for a greater good!

As I was turning around to head out of the wooded trail last night, I noticed once I walked up the small hill and out of the darkness; there was light! The light in the picture doesn’t do it justice it was radiating through the trees, full of beauty and warmth. It felt like hope rising in my heart that after a period of darkness the light must return. The light inside of me cannot be diminished by this heavy and dark season of life. As long as I stay connected to the source of light. When we get to heaven, we will see the light of glory, so bright that we will not even need the sun!

Whenever you feel discouraged by the darkness around us, remember that God has appointed all the seasons of our lives. They must change and trouble doesn’t last forever!

Happy Reading & God Bless!

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