Seeing God in the Darkness

And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was. -- Exodus 20:21 KJV Thought: There are times in our lives when the Lord hides himself for a season. Instead of seeing the light of his face, we are resigned to seeing the shad of the back of his face and wonder, "Where is he in this situation?" "I can't hear him." To go beyond the spectacular splendor on the mountain requires courage and perseverance where deep calls unto deep. The Israelites in this chapter stood afar off in fear because of the darkness, yet Moses drew near unto the thick darkness. Perhaps the children of Israel were reminded of a time they only heard about when the death angel killed the firstborn of the Egyptians. Maybe their parents told them that the darkness was so thick, it could be felt. Yet, we can be like Moses who desired to have an ever-increasing knowledge of God that goes beyond the surface. It goes beyond superficial prayer where we tell God who he is to, "Lord, HELP Me!! I don't know what to do and can't see the next step, but I'm here!"  Moses had an understanding that the God who is in the darkness created the light. He spoke light into darkness in the beginning. To see God in our deepest trial, in the most trying circumstances when it seems like we're crossing over to the other side, but we also see the towering waters mounted up on both sides and know they can come crashing down, requires us to press on and move into the darkness, for at that place we will meet our God and Savior who was in the beginning, still is, and ever shall be everything we need. In a deep ongoing trial of betrayal, I didn't see the light at the end of the tunnel and every time it seemed like a breakthrough was coming, something would happen and I'd spiral down into deep darkness, I have at times, become despondent because I just wanted peace and not necessarily an apology but peace; but am learning that the Lord is Lord of the mountains and the valleys. He said, "Let there be light" in Genesis and he hasn't failed letting the sun shine every day. I didn't get the answer right away, don't know if I'll ever have a face-to-face meeting about it, but choose to stay in the light of his word. Proverbs says, when the ways of a man are righteous, he makes his enemies to be at peace with him. I choose to walk with the Prince of Peace, it can't get any better than that. The Word of God, the Bible, is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, (Psalm 119:105). Beloved, no matter what situation you face today, God is in it! In your darkest night, he will cause the light of his countenance to shine upon you. In the meantime, draw near and hear him in the darkness. He said that he will never leave you or forsake you to be consumed or devoured by your enemies. God is with you! Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are my God. You are the bright and morning star. You have never failed me and I know that this too shall pass. In the midst of my trials, circumstances I don't understand, emotional mental battles I can't articulate, your word to me is, "Be still and know that I am God." Please help me not to fear for I know that you are with me. It is a lonely time, but I put my trust in you. You are a wonderful counselor, mighty God, Everlasting Father and the Prince of Peace. Until you bring me out, I will trust you in the darkness. Song:  " I Will Trust You" Lord when I am weak, you are strong Always there to catch me when I fall Sometimes I can not speak but you become my song Always there to answer when I call.   And I will Trust you in the Darkness I will trust you in life's harshness I will trust you Lord to guard over my heart And I will trust you and keep singing O i will trust you dearly clinging I will trust you and keep bringing you my heart In quietness and trust you will be my strength And father I trust you with my heart   Lord when I can't see, you are light Piercing through confusion to my heart But one day I'll be free and my faith will become sight O give me grace until I'm where you are