by Dona Hake
I have had a few conversations lately about the changing weather with people as I am exchanging small talk. It is funny when seasons start to change how people make it quite clear what they love and what they hate. I was delighted to find an older woman sharing with me the other day how she absolutely loved the snow. She lives on a hill which overlooks a lot of beauty. It was such a joy to hear her share her love for the snow. On the other hand I have to admit that it seems there are so many that do not like winter. I know driving in snow can be hazardous, and I think this is why people do not like it.
I can remember a gentleman sharing his dreadful experience in a snow storm. He said he was driving down the road and without warning he encountered a “white out.” This occurs when the light reflected off the snow equals the light coming through the clouds. He said what was most frightening was that he had no recollection of what was behind him so he feared stopping. He was completely blinded with absolutely no visibility in front of him. As I listened to him I could see how unnerving that had to have been.
Today let us consider those times in which we are blindsided by life’s unannounced difficult circumstances that render us helpless. There are those times that we are going about our business and out of no where we are hit with having to make a difficult decision. It may be so difficult that our mind and heart are in total confusion. You cannot see in front of you nor can you see what is behind you.
God’s Word tells us in Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”
It is vitally important that we take seriously that we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are connected with the light of His Word that we can know exactly what to do in such situations. It is in those times that it seems like everything around has become dark. It is all so common that one’s heart can be gripped with fear in these times. Again, as we are walking along side of Him, we know all too well that He is faithful to show us exactly what to do. Sometimes we just need to calm ourselves, and remind our hearts and minds that He is able to get us through the unexpected storm that we are encountering.
“The psalmist proclaims in Psalm 119:112 I have resolved to obey your laws forever, at every step.” I believe this kind of resolve in one’s heart will always cause us to hold fast to God no matter what we see or cannot see. This is the man that will not be moved by circumstance but in faith in God alone. We can be assured that our faith will be met by a God of total light because in Him is NO darkness at all.
Lord, we thank you for Your light and divine direction in those times in which nothing makes sense for us. Thank you Lord for being our Great Compass as You guide us with Your light. In Jesus Name! Amen.
