The way of the wicked is like darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble. Proverbs 4:19, TLV
Are We Stumbling in the Darkness? This may seem like a Blink* proverb. I almost moved on myself this morning. But, as our Heavenly Father does from time to time, He pulled me back, gave me a picture in my head, and one sentence that open up an insight for me to unpack.
It’s natural thought to think, “We’re not counted among the evil because of our acceptance and faith in Jesus’ blood atonement.” And that’s very true.
However, wicked is defined as someone who is evil or morally wrong. To be morally wrong is to violate the principles of right behavior. We can get stuck on the evil, but to have morally wrong behaviors is possible for us, unfortunately.
Darkness and Stumble
Actually, the words that jumped out at me were: darkness and stumble. Stumbling we can all identify with. I know I’m dealing with an area that gives me great consternation. I can’t seem to find lasting victory. Sigh. My weight.
If I can’t see what it is that I’m stumbling over, then there is a darkness hiding it.
I wrote a blog about our Father placing His Light in us (Proverbs 20:27). That Light can drive out the darkness in those concealed areas so we can see what we need the Father to help us deal with.
If we continue to stumble over the same issues, His Light
is there to reveal the roots of that. Imagine that root being destroyed and having long-term victories. How great would that be?
Today, let’s ask the LORD to show us any dark areas that cause us to stumble. More than anything, He wants us to be set free so we can run and not stumble (Proverbs 4:12).
Think More About It
Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also get rid of every weight and entangling sin. Let us run with endurance the race set before us, focusing on Yeshua, the initiator and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame; and He has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:1-2, TLV
Until tomorrow, may His Light shine on those dark areas, my friends.
From ADONAI [the LORD] a man’s steps are made firm,
when He delights in his way.
Though he stumble,
he will not fall headlong,
for ADONAI is holding his hand. Psalm 37:23-24, TLV
Any time we deal with the lives of others, the stress and pressure with each decision is complicated. Mistakes can mean life or death. Imagine having to make these decisions every day—hourly? Today, let’s pray for Israel and her leaders to seek to the Lord to make their steps—decisions—firm. That He would hold their hand and prevent them from falling headlong into disaster. This is a good prayer for first responders, too. Yes? God bless you and Shabbat Shalom!
*A “blink” proverb is a proverb that on the surface, we don’t believe applies to us. However, on closer reflection, there are relevant insights and wisdom for us. Thanks to Dr. Raleigh Washington for the great analogy.
