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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105 ESV) 

Even if we wanted to, we could not fathom the plans God has for us. However, He is more than willing to show…

Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. - Matthew 11:29 (NKJV) 

A yoke is something Jesus would have made in a carpenter’s…

Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. (Psalm 97:11 ESV) 

The light of God’s word is spread broadly in our hearts. He shines His light, and we can understand and gain wisdom…

I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. (John 12:46 ESV) 

Jesus left heaven’s throne of brilliance and came to this dark world. He was and He…

In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (John 1:4-5 NASB) 

When a candle is lit, it brightens the whole room…

Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1 ESV) 

Today’s verse is a call to action. We are to get up and shine the light of Jesus…

Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; 
when I fall, I shall rise; 
when I sit in darkness, 
the LORD will be a light to me. (Micah 7:8 ESV) 

Today's verse reminds us to take a stand when we are…

Give yourself to the LORD; 
trust in him, and he will help you; 
he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun. 
(Psalm 37:5-6 GNT) 

The light of the Lord shining through us comes directly from Him…

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV) 

Just as the sun is the physical…

Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me 
let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling! (Psalm 43:3 ESV) 

God has specific plans for each of our lives. It is His…

You are the light of the world – like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for…

For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see. (Psalm 36:9 NLT) 

The image of God in Psalm 36:9 is described as a fountain of life. A fountain has water gushing forth constantly; there…

For you are my lamp, O LORD, 
and my God lightens my darkness. (2 Samuel 22:29 ESV) 

When we took our dog Jazzy outside in the evenings, we always carried a flashlight with us. The darkness was unsafe…

The LORD is my light and my salvation; 
I will fear no one. 
The LORD protects me from all danger; 
I will never be afraid. (Psalm 27:1 GNT) 

Today begins the first day of Advent. In all the…

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105 ESV) 

Amy Grant made this verse into a song years ago. As this devotion is being written, the melody is ringing in our hearts…

Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 ESV) 

Jesus is the Light of the World. He gives…

I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. (John 12:46 ESV) 

Jesus left heaven’s throne of brilliance and came to this dark world. He was and He is the…

In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (John 1:4-5 NASB) 

When a candle is lit, it brightens up the whole room dispelling…

Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; 
when I fall, I shall rise; 
when I sit in darkness, 
the LORD will be a light to me. (Micah 7:8 ESV) 

In this life we will endure many trials and tribulations. Most…

Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 
(Psalm 97:11 ESV) 

The light of God’s word is spread broadly in our hearts. He shines His light, and we are able to understand and gain wisdom…

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 
(Psalm 119:105 ESV) 

Amy Grant made this verse into a song years ago. As this devotion is being written, the melody is ringing in our hearts…

Send out your light and your truth; 
let them lead me 
let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling! 
(Psalm 43:3 ESV) 

God has specific plans for each of our lives. It is His will and…

For you have delivered me from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. (Psalm 56:13 NIV) 

There is nothing the enemy would love more than to make us stumble and…

For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see. 
(Psalm 36:9 NLT) 

The mental image of God being described as a fountain of life is that of a fountain you may see where water is gushing…

Give yourself to the LORD; 
trust in him, and he will help you; 
he will make your righteousness shine like the noonday sun. 
(Psalm 37:5-6 GNT) 

The light of the Lord shining through us comes directly from Him. It is…