In a previous quote I mentioned that God is light. That made me think about all the ways that God provides light to His people.
The Holy Spirit “enlightens” us. When Jesus was about to leave the disciples, He told them:
‘“I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” John 16:12-12
It is the Spirit that opens the Scripture to us and allows us to understand God’s Word. The Word itself is described as light is this passage:
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path ” Psalm 119:105
When we read God’s Word and the Spirit enlightens us, we will be guided into a way of living that is righteous and helpful to us and to others.
Finally God “lightens” our load.
‘Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
When we rely upon God, when we trust Him to do what is best for us, it lifts our spirits and gives us hope. We feel lighter because our sins are forgiven. We know that whatever difficulties we face, they will not last forever (This Darkness Will Not Last). In the end, we will bask in the light of His countenance and experience His light forever.
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