Walking by Faith

     Walking by faith is much like Psalm 119:105--Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Through the scriptures and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am given enough light to keep my feet from stumbling along the path as I travel through the darkness of this world. My faith in Yeshua is the light unto my path. He is is the light and the life. If I focus on the path that He has illumined for me, then I am not afraid. His light that shines through me now is only a sample of the brighter light of eternity to come, in which I maintain my hope. Yet, the light that I carry with me now is only bright enough to get me where I need to go, and point others I meet along the way, who have no light, in the right direction.
     It is a blessing to see only what the Lord wants me to see. How many demons have shadowed my path? How many evil intentions were thwarted by Him of which I was unaware? When I worry about what could be out there, what might happen, I take my focus off the path and off of Him, for He is the path as well as the light. Then, I might stumble, or wander off the path toward the dangers in the darkness. When I am faced with trials in my path, I must remember that I am not alone on the path, for He is with me and will help me through.
     I may hear frightening sounds in the bushes, behind the trees, up ahead or behind me. I may see dark shadowy figures in the darkness, or feel the steamy hot breath of some fearsome beast, and then I must keep a firm grip on the light, and seek my brothers and sisters who also carry lamps. Together our lamps grow brighter and chase away the creatures who fear the light. I think this is why we are encouraged as believers to not forsake gathering together. We encourage one another and the Lord's light shines brighter, giving us islands of brilliant sunshine in the midst of a turbulent sea of darkness.

Lori Vidak
5-16-14