“What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops” (Matthew 10:27).
Consider that sometimes God uses darkness to teach you to truly listen to Him. It is like the birds, which learn to sing in the dark, or like us, who are placed in the shadow of God’s hand until we learn to heed Him. When you find yourself in darkness—whether in life’s circumstances or in your relationship with God—the best thing to do is to be still. Do not speak, do not complain, do not murmur. Darkness is not the time to speak with the wrong attitude; it is the time to listen to what God has to say.
And do you know what God says at these times? He has a clear message for all of us, especially when we are in darkness. He calls us to attention for obedience, to live according to His commandments. It is as if He were saying: “I know your pains, I know you, for I am the one who made you. If you trust in Me and walk according to My will, I will bring you out of the darkness, guide you on safe paths, and give you the peace you seek.” God uses darkness to teach you to depend on Him, to show you that He is sufficient, even when everything seems confusing.
So, here is the invitation: when you are in darkness, listen to the voice of God and obey. Do not despair, do not try to solve everything on your own. Be still and trust that God is speaking, guiding, and shaping you. He promises to bring you out of the darkness and into the light, but this happens when you decide to walk according to His Law, trusting that He knows what is best for you. Obey, listen, and see how God transforms the darkness into paths of peace and security. -Adapted from O. Chambers. Until tomorrow, if the Lord permits.
Pray with me: Dear God, it is true that I often find myself fearing the darkness, whether in life’s circumstances or in my relationship with You, without realizing that You use it to teach me to truly listen to You. I confess that, often in the darkness, my first reaction is to speak, complain, or murmur, instead of being still and listening to what You have to say to me.
My Father, today I ask You to give me a quiet and obedient heart, so that I may hear Your clear message, especially in the darkness, and live according to Your commandments. Teach me to trust in You, knowing that You know my pains and made me, and that if I walk according to Your will, You will bring me out of the darkness and guide me on safe paths, giving me the peace I seek. I ask that You use these dark moments to teach me to depend on You, showing me that You are sufficient, even when everything seems confusing.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for promising to transform the darkness into light, guiding and shaping me, as I trust in You and obey Your will, knowing that You know what is best for me. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is the compass that guides me in the darkness, a bright flame that illuminates my path. Your commandments are stars that shine in the dark, a song of peace that guides my soul. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
