We were thirty-two (32) feet under water when we entered the cave. Once in, the natural light faded behind us until we turned the corner. Then the only light was our searchlight. We stopped and turned the light off. There was total darkness. The only noise was my breathing. After a few minutes, my equilibrium caused me to suspect my position. Was I horizontal, vertical, upside down? There was nothing to help me gain a perspective of position. I fully understood the importance of light. Light not only helps us to see where we are but it chases away the panic caused by darkness.
God understood how important light would be for us. Genesis 1 states: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good.
Light was created before the sun, moon, stars and time. How important is light?
We know the importance of physical light. There is another light that takes precedence over physical light. Jesus was in the Temple teaching the people when a group of Pharisees brought a woman caught in the act of adultery. We remember the scene and the results. What followed were the words from Jesus that help us to maintain a balanced life. John 8:12:
“I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
Darkness of the soul creates panic. It causes doubt to creep into our minds, which then causes imbalanced spiritual equilibrium. Darkness can lead to our physical imbalance as well.
Two divers were found within one hundred (100) feet from the entrance to a cave. Each had a half-a-tank of air; their regulators hanging by their side; their light busted with no backup. Both had drowned. Panic caused them to disregard their training and imagine the unimaginable.
Remember what the Lord did for the Israelites when they departed Egypt?
The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night. (Exodus 13:21)
FOLLOW HIS LIGHT
