Light In Darkness

November 24, 2025

“Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.” Psalm 112:4 (ESV)

There are going to be days when nothing goes our way. No matter how hard we try to make things come out right somehow it does not. There are also some people who we will not be able to satisfy no matter what we do or say. It is in these times we must remember that we have done our best and the rest we need to put in God's hand. There are going to be some dark days that come in all our lives, and we need to look to God. The Scripture reminds us that, light dawns in the darkness for the upright; his is gracious, merciful, and righteous. I encourage you today to remember that no matter how dark the day or night may become, you can always look to God who is light for every one of your dark situations. When you are following God and the things He has laid out for your life there are going to be some rough spots when you may not understand where God is taking or leading you. In these times know that God knows where He is taking you, and all you go through is to prepare you for the place He has for you. God has a place prepared just for you, where others will not go, nor will they be able to go. God is gracious to you, and He is full of compassion for the things you are going through, and the things you have been through. God is also righteous, and He expects us to be righteous as well. You need to ensure you are constantly checking your relationship with God, because it is the most important relationship in your life. God is light for you, and He will direct you through all the dark paths that may come on your journey in life. I thank God He is light even when things are dark around me, and because He is full of compassion for me, I know without a doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for being my light in dark places. Thank you for being gracious and merciful to me and keeping me through it all. My trust and hope are in you Lord and I know that you will never steer me wrong. Lead and guide me as only you can. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY