"When I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a Light unto me."
- Micah 7:8
It is estimated that there are over twelve million blind people in the
world. We are grateful for the progress which has been made in
Christian countries toward prevention of blindness.
It is infinitely more important that we bring to the blind everywhere
the light of which the Prophet speaks. then with eyes of faith the
blind may see the transcendent glory of Bethlehem. They may see Jesus
as He brings His healing power to those who are physically distressed
and handicapped. They may stand on the Mount of Transfiguration and see
His glory, the glory as of the only-begotten Son of God. They may kneel
at Calvary and . . .
"When I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a Light unto me."
- Micah 7:8
It is estimated that there are over twelve million blind people in the world. We are grateful for the progress which has been made in Christian countries toward prevention of blindness.
It is infinitely more important that we bring to the blind everywhere the light of which the Prophet speaks. then with eyes of faith the blind may see the transcendent glory of Bethlehem. They may see Jesus as He brings His healing power to those who are physically distressed and handicapped. They may stand on the Mount of Transfiguration and see His glory, the glory as of the only-begotten Son of God. They may kneel at Calvary and there behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sin of the world. They may with confidence look up to God and say: "Our Father who art in haven." They may see at the end of life's pilgrimage the beauty and the joy of heaven.
Christian friends, Micah saw beyond the judgment to a time when the nation would worship God and be blessed. You might have called him a pessimist, but he was actually a realist. We too can be hopeful realists. With the eye of faith we can pierce the present darkness and see the eternal glory that awaits us.
When you're afraid of what's ahead
Remember, God is near;
He'll give you strength and joy and hope
And calm your inner fear.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, but faith looks up.