Jesus....My Night Light

At the moment, I sleep with a night light on in my bedroom. I prefer total darkness to sleep, but with j waking up during the wee hours of the morning, the night light is a great help. It means I can stumble safely round the bed end and dresser to get out of the room with my toes intact. It means I am slightly coherent and awake by the time I reach a crying baby, so I am better able to determine what to do with said crying baby. And it lights my way back to the warmth and comfort of my bed after the prior interruption to my delicious slumber.

Jesus is called by John (in Chpt 1) the 'true light that gives light to every man.' Earlier John says Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness.

In a much bigger, better, grander, life-changing way than the tiny bulb radiating a dull glow in my bedroom, Jesus is my night light.

He lights my way through the darkness that so often is life. There are times I am likely to stumble or lose my way. Situations arise that darken my view of what I am here for. Challenges come and I can't always see past them. But looking to Jesus, following His example and teachings, I can safely navigate around and through the tough stuff. I can come out the other side intact.

His light also wakes me up. When I look at Jesus, I see much more clearly. He gives me the right perspective on life. He reveals answers. He directs thoughts and actions. He influences decisions and helps me make wise ones. He is such a contrast to this dark world that I can't help but take notice of who He is and what He says.

And like that guiding light back to bed, Jesus is the way to our ultimate place of comfort and warmth and rest. In Him I find peace. I find purpose. I find my destiny. I find refreshment and strength to keep on going. In His presence I feel loved, accepted, valued and valuable.

May the light of the world pierce your darkness today. May You look to Him, not the 'father of lies' who masquerades as light, for direction. May you know His peace in the midst of dark moments. May you walk in His light, following the path He has planned for you. And may His light warm your heart and bless you as you do.