| Marie Carlisle |
| Isaiah 50:10 |
"...the path you walk may be dark indeed, but trust in the Lord, rely on your God."
Background: Isaiah is generally regarded as the greatest of the (Old Testament prophets. Known as the messianic prophet, Isaiah is quoted in the New Testament more than any other prophet. The Book of Isaiah was one of the most significant documents among those now known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.
I have little doubt that among those who may read these words, there is even one who has not had to walk on a dark path at some point in his life. There are so very many events and circumstances that create those dark paths for us in our everyday lives. As I reflect on just the last ten years of mine, I recall some of my own "dark paths': health issues, professional disappointments, loss of family members and two close friends, witnessing the cruelty of humans, not only toward one another but also toward innocent creatures of God. Surely, you have experienced similar "dark paths" yourself.
How do we cope? How do we survive? How do we recover? The answer lies in the trust that we as Christians place in our Lord. God is always there with us, even along our darkest paths. We may lose sight of Him for a time, but He is there, waiting for us to turn back in His direction so that He can take our hands and lead us away from the dark paths into the light of His Kingdom. Of this, we may be assured, just as surely as Isaiah was so many years ago.
PRAYER: 0 God, who has been the refuge of my fathers through many generations, be my refuge today in every time and circumstance of need. Be my guide though all that is dark and doubtful Be my guard against all that threatens my spirit's welfare. Be my strength in time of testing. Gladden my heart with thy peace; through Jesus Christ my Lord.
- John Baillie, 1886-1960
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