Today’s Daily Lesson comes from Psalm 119 verses 105 to 112:
105 Your word is a lantern to my feet *
and a light upon my path.
106 I have sworn and am determined *
to keep your righteous judgments.
107 I am deeply troubled; *
preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word.
108 Accept, O Lord, the willing tribute of my lips, *
and teach me your judgments.
109 My life is always in my hand, *
yet I do not forget your law.
110 The wicked have set a trap for me, *
but I have not strayed from your commandments.
111 Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; *
truly, they are the joy of my heart.
112 I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes *
for ever and to the end.
Reflecting on the first verse of today’s Lesson, Saint Augustine said, God’s word is both a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path because we need a lamp at our side to see our next near step and we also need a bright shining light down distance to give some direction as to where we are going.
The word of God comes to us to give guide our feet and assure our paths. We don’t know where to go next, God’s word comes with a gentle whisper saying, “I will show you my ways and teach you my paths. Go on, just take the next step.” We don’t know where we or this world are headed, but God’s word shines its beacon from way down distance, “Behold, I will be with you always, even unto the very end of the age. Alpha and Omega. So keep walking towards the light you can see.”
Soundtrack: Below I am posting a Spiritual for today, “Guide My Feet LORD” sung by the good choir at First Presbyterian Brooklyn, NY.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z-WVIppNBls
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