Proverbs 4:18-19 But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. But the path of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
What path are we on today? Is it the path of righteousness, or the path of wickedness? What is the focus of our life? Are we following along with the world and agreeing with its wicked ways, or are we taking a stand for righteousness; not what we consider to be righteous, but that which God calls righteous? King Solomon compares the path of the just (or the righteous) to a day that begins with the dawning of light, and grows brighter unto the perfect day. For each of us who knows Jesus as our Savior and Lord, our life, the path we walk on, should be like the dawning of a new day. When we first accepted Jesus as our Savior that was the dawning of a new life where the Light of this world began to shine His light into our life. As we focused our attention on Him and began our journey of learning who He is, what He has done for us, and what He has called us to, the light in our life should be growing brighter; just as the light of day grows brighter as the sun rises higher and higher in the sky. Interestingly, the sun is not stationary, but also moves. However, the earth follows the sun while it (the earth) revolves and spins around it. The light of the sun grows brighter as parts of the earth turn to face it. So it is with the Son of God. It is only when we turn and follow the Son, and keep our focus on Him, that we are able to turn from the darkness, and allow His light to shine brighter in our own life. This is the light that we are called to bring to those who are still in darkness. This is a light that is not our own, but is reflected from the Son; just like the moon reflects the light of the sun to give light to the night. So I ask again, "What path are we on today? The path of light or the path of darkness?" We must continue to walk the path of the just, and continue to spread His light until we reach that perfect day when we will not only see Him just as He is; but also be transformed to be just as He is.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 7:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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