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A Candle in the Dark

  • Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh's glory has risen on you. For, behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:1-3 WEB.

    Nightfall came faster than I was anticipating. It was a black night as I made my way through the swamp toward home. As a young boy growing up in the country, I spent a lot of my time exploring the woods. Usually, the moon would be out, but on this night, the sky was overcast. Thick fog and dense trees above me snuffed out what little light remained, and I had brought no light with me. I would have loved to have even had a candle.

    I was around thirteen years old at the time. The eerie sounds of frogs, crickets, and whatever that was lurking behind me were terrifying. Getting out of the woods seemed to take an eternity, but eventually, I saw the light of home appear in the distance. It was the most welcoming sight, and I was so happy to finally see it.

    A small candle sitting in the sunlight at midday is hardly noticeable. If you back away even a few feet, it will begin to blend in with the surroundings and the light of the sun. It would seem insignificant, like there was nothing to be seen there. But if you were to look at that same candle in black darkness, then it would shine as if it was sent by God.

    As this world grows darker and darker, the spiritual light that you have will shine brighter and brighter to those around you. To some people, you are the only light they will ever see, and God will use you to draw them. You may think that your light is only a tiny flicker. Yet, to someone in total darkness, you may be the most welcoming sight they have ever seen. You carry the word of God that sets people free from the darkness. So keep that fire stoked, for it is going to be needed.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

February 3, 2023
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

February 3, 2023
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

February 3, 2023
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

In Jesus Name Amen.

February 3, 2023
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Please let me carry a fire in my heart, and help me to be strong for those in darkness.  Put Your words in my heart and give me totally remembrance!! Amen 

February 3, 2023
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

AMEN.  Heavenly Father, You are my light in the dark. Shine on me today & always. AMEN

February 3, 2023
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

February 3, 2023
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Yes, let me shine Your light and presence into this dark world, Amen!

February 3, 2023
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

February 3, 2023
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Christ Yeshua's name I pray this, Amen. 

February 3, 2023
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen thank you Father for the light and love you put in me let those who need you see your light through me give me the right words to help them in Jesus'name I pray amen 

February 3, 2023
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

Let me be that candle in the dark. Amen

February 3, 2023
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thanks, Pastor Dion, for this encouragement to keep God's fire stoked! The world indeed seems dark. Lord, let me carry Your fire. Thank you. In Jesus' name, Amen

February 3, 2023
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Cristy Herzberg
Cristy Herzberg

Amem

 

February 3, 2023
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Help me be a light to others, particularly my Grandchildren. Please Holy Spirit help make  them receptive. In Jesus' name Amen 

February 3, 2023
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Jesus is the light of the world!  May I always see that bright beautiful light that shines through and May it NEVER be extinguished!  In Jesus precious name I pray, Amen!!

February 3, 2023
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen Lord. Bring things, Your word  to my rememberance so I can be effective for you in what You have before me. In Jesus Name 

February 3, 2023
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen Lord Jesus!

February 3, 2023
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Cristy Herzberg
Cristy Herzberg

I love the devotional. It is so awesome. We can all be a light to others. I am a light to animals. I have to tell you guys a really cool story. I will post it when I get home. Every single day God is using me to help dogs. It is completely amazing what he is doing. I feel him in his presence every day and what I do. Thank you for all your prayers.

February 3, 2023
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord. 

February 3, 2023
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

February 3, 2023
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen, Keep the fire burning witin me Father!

 

February 3, 2023
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

February 6, 2023