STEPPING INTO DARKNESS

 "So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was." — Exodus 20:21


Times of darkness come to each of us. We may face deep grief, confusion, failure, rejection, or spiritual dryness. How well you endure and overcome these moments depends on the relationship you’ve cultivated with God before these times arrive.

When you’ve built yourself up spiritually through daily prayer and learning God’s Word, your relationship with Him grows strong. This foundation becomes a source of strength, and when darkness comes, you can face it with faith and assurance that God is with you.

A person with an intimate relationship with God is not easily intimidated by hardship. They understand that God is always present, even in the shadows. This was true for Moses. When the Israelites witnessed the terrifying signs as God descended on the mountain—the fire, the thick smoke, the powerful voice of God—they were filled with fear and retreated (Exodus 20:18-20). But Moses was unafraid. He approached the darkness with confidence, knowing that God was there.

This is the courage that comes from a close relationship with God. When you trust Him, you know that even in the darkest times, you’re not alone. Just as Moses walked into the thick darkness to meet God, and just as Daniel encountered God in the lions’ den and in the blazing furnace with his friends, you too can trust that God is with you in the midst of your trials.

So do not give up or retreat in fear like the Israelites. Remember, the darkness you face may be a place where God is waiting to meet you, to teach you, and to strengthen you. Believe that He is there, ready to save and sustain you. As Psalm 23:4 reminds us, “Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.”

Prayer: Thank you, LORD, for Your faithfulness. I trust that even in the darkest times, you are there to fight for me, to teach me, and to rescue me. Amen.

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