Flashlight Innovations

“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105 CSB)

Even in ancient days, people needed to get up at night and go outside on occasion. Streetlights did not exist. No electricity. There were no flashlights. No batteries. There were, however, cobras and scorpions on the pathways. People being the creative creatures that we are, someone actually invented a flashlight that did not have to be a hand-held flaming torch. They took a small oil lamp with a lighted wick and strapped one to each ankle, so they could avoid the cobras and scorpions and get back in the house safely.

This is what the psalmist is referring to with regard to a “lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” He is saying that the word of God is like that. In a world of darkness and danger, the word of God provides light so that we can first see the path we should walk and second avoid any dangers along the way and safely arrive at our destination.

Today, let the word of God light your way.

Father, We thank You for Your word, and for the light is provides us on the way. We ask that You speak to us today from it and guide us through our day. Amen.