READ: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14
“That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” – John 1:9
When a man gropes about in darkness, he often hurts himself by bumping into unexpected or unforeseen objects. How painful it is to hit your shin against a table! The pains and hurts we experience in our lives are because we have not picked up the lamp of God.
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. Psalm 132:17
What is this lamp that God has specially prepared for His anointed ones? It is the Word of God!
The sorrows that some have experienced in marriage have come because they did not use the lamp of God to guide them into marriage. Many people pick up the lamp of God after they have been severely injured by the experiences of life. A lamp is not intended to soothe your pain but to prevent you from getting hurt. How much better a life we would have if we would pick up this lamp on a daily basis.
Much of the pain and hurts of this life would have been avoided if we had used the light of life (John 8:12). It is only a quiet time that can provide you with constant illumination. If you live in darkness from Monday to Saturday and only receive a little light on Sunday, surely your life will not be the same as someone who lives in constant illumination. Begin to have a regular quiet time!
You will reduce the sorrow of your life by using the true light that God has ordained for you.