Consider the simple faith expressed in this psalm to the Lord. A confidence that evil will be punished and that good will always prevail. The future is bright. There is no need to worry.
In this video Bible Study talk, Jonathan Rose draws truths from the Word that help us walk the talk of spiritual progress.
There's an old saying that says, "When the student is ready the master will appear." We see something similar in the Word...
John the Baptist was a messenger sent in fulfillment of a prophecy given centuries before. What was the message?
"The people who walk in darkness" symbolize people who have faith -- they are walking -- but it's a dim faith, without much knowledge of the genuine truths in the Word. And yet, when the Lord is born, they are receptive.
As the Christmas season winds down, there is with most of us a mix of emotions - some gratitude, some sadness, perhaps a little wistfulness, a blend of inspired, happy memories and much food for thought.