It’s a dreary day outside and I was reminded of a lesson I learned in photography…
When the light is poor, get closer.
Closer allows you to see so much more. More color. More detail. The dreariness fades into the background as you’re consumed by color and detail. Things you couldn’t see from a distance are not only visible up close but beautiful.
That’s so true in our Christian lives too.
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8
When the light is dim, when it’s hard to see our path, get closer. Closer to Jesus, the Light of the world. Sit with the Word of God and read. Sometimes the only thing we can do when our world goes dark is get closer to Him and immerse ourselves in His Word. We can’t see which way to go. We can’t see where our path is or what’s on it. But we can read His promises. We can meditate the promises of God that we’ve hidden in our hearts. Words of life and light.
We still may not be able to see our path or know which way to go, but we will be closer to God, the One who goes before us and promises to never leave us.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deut. 31:6
On dark and dreary days get closer to God. Up close we see so much more. More color. More detail. More beauty.
Get close.
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What a fabulous analogy - and reminder! Love this. Thanks, Peej (good to see you back ;) )
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