When the Lights Go Out

Genesis immediately provides us with a day by day account of creation. In Genesis 1:3, the Word tells us that one of the very first things that God did was create light. On the first day God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. With nothing more than a simple command His Word created light. However, it is not until the third day of creation (Genesis 1:14) that God stops long enough to create the sun, moon, and stars. Notice the sequence of His actions. God creates light and then two days later creates the natural means to support that light. For two days there was no reason for light other than His Word!

Many of you are currently in situations where people look at you and don’t understand how you keep going. There is no visible reason for you to have light. There is no support, no finances, and absolutely no logical reason to continue. People around you encourage you to quit, to give up, to throw in the towel, and to move to greener pastures. All the lights have gone out. From the outside looking in it may look hopeless and useless. However, if you have a Word you can keep serving, ministering, and living. When all visible means of support have gone out, it is absolutely essential for you to get a Word from God that will sustain you. In the darkest moments the light of His Word can cause you to remain faithful and fruitful. His Word will make up for lack of money and manpower. His Word will keep you going and growing. What those who don’t see any light fail to understand is that your revelation outshines your situation and their lack of illumination.

Quit relying on all of the external and natural support systems for light. It is time to return to the real reason you serve, sweat, sacrifice, and sometimes suffer. Return to the Word, the command, the marching orders that the God of Light gave to you in the beginning. When all the other lights go out this light will remain and will provide you with the resolve necessary to complete your mission. In the midst of the darkness you will be able to sing with conviction “This little light of mine . . .” There is light and it is good!