James Nayler: Light

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Light arises in the darkness for the upright; He is gracious and compassionate and righteous. Psalm 112:4

“Art thou in darkness? Mind it not; for if thou dost, it will fill thee more; but stand still and act not, and wait in patience till light arise out of darkness to lead thee.”

James Nayler in A Collection of Sundry Books, Epistles and Papers (Cincinnati: Stanton, 1716) xlv.

It seems like many people around me are struggling in the darkness. Some are in despair, others in poor health, and some lack direction.

What is the gift we can give such people? I think the answer is to listen, love them, and encourage them to wait for light from God as promised in today’s Scripture.

Father, for all who feel they are in darkness today, help them stand and wait for you to light their way. Hear my prayer in the name of Jesus. Amen.