Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Reflections on a Foggy Sunrise



The humidity hung heavy in the air this morning – so thick it was hard to see the big condominium building down the street.  The sun lay low, just barely over the horizon line, perfectly circular and beautiful.  As it rose the fog dissipated – the air lightened and became more clear.  And soon the mist was gone all together, the sun shining clear and bright, high in the sky.

That’s how it is when darkness comes, isn’t it?  It is shrouded with mist and fog.  It makes it hard to see clearly.  Things seem confusing, the truth seems hard to discern.  But then the light comes.  The light comes and brings clarity. 

Sometimes the lies of Satan close in around us and we become confused, wandering around in the mist trying to find our way.  We lose sight of the truths we have always known.  But God is faithful.  Like the sun, he always comes.  He always shows up to shine his light of life and truth and love.  And when that happens the darkness flees and we feel the warmth and goodness of God on our faces.  Our souls are lightened and lifted in his presence, the darkness and depression replaced with joy. 

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