1 John 1:5 KJV “…God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.”
God is our light our ever lasting and eternal peace, for which without Him we have nothing. His righteous and Sovereign being constitutes endless beauty and love – but one of light comes to mind right away. His glowing purity and quintessential holiness is at times, difficult for the average person to understand…To fully grasp the enormity of His presence, and His love is overwhelming, yet reasuring and all consuming.
Last week we had a blackout in our State – I belive 99% of the State was without power. It was something out of a science fiction movie or novel. The lines at the gas station, if one was lucky enough to find, were hectic and long. Tempers were flaring due to the situations most were facing. The stores and restaurants were closed, so food was difficult to find. Shelters were open, but almost all filled to capacity-and trying to find lodging in a hotel was akin to finding the old proverbial “needle in a haystack.”
We had offers from our neighbor to join her at her friend’s house, one of the lucky few who still had power. We turned her down-because on top of the poor conditions, my husband and I were nursing a really bad cough and running a fever. We didn’t want to compromise anyone’s health, so opted to stay at home. Another couple, dear friends who are part of our church- asked us to join them for dinner and take a warm shower when their lights came on. We were overwhelmed how kind people were who reached out, we turned them down as well. Again, not wanting to compromise our friend whose health is fragile to begin with. But their kindness and their offers of love will not be forgotten any time soon.
And of course it goes without saying, our families who live out of state wanted us to go and stay with them. However, a three hour drive wasn’t inviting, and we hoped the lights would be on soon-so we decided to stay at home and pray for the best.
While sitting in the cold and darkness we knew that our current situation was temporary. We thought of the thousands and thousands of homeless people that face this every day of their lives. They hunt for shelter, hunt for food- and try to get warm in various ways, and they live in the “dark.” We always knew and felt compassion for these individuals, but when faced with our temporary plight, it made us even more keenly aware of their predicament. We prayed for them and asked for God to protect them and give them shelter.
While sitting at home in the “dark” we bundled up. We had no portable radio and our entire cul-de-sac was empty, everyone took off, but one lady. The silence was deafening! However, during this time something amazing happened. I heard God’s voice!
I choose to start my day with the Word and end my day with the Word-it is my way of life, and one that I need in order to function. So, this would not be any different- except I read it by candlelight. And suddenly the clarity of His Word reached out to the chambers of my heart and brought meaning to my soul in a deep and satisifying way. The words scorched my heart in a powerful way.
He brought the full illumination of His message to my soul, and filled me with inner peace. But, that wasn’t all! While reading I was shivering from the cold- slowly I began to feel an inner warmth that washed over me. I felt the warmth cascading throughout my body-and tears poured from my eyes. I realized the Lord’s presence was with us! He was there and providing warmth, comprehension and love. It was a profoundly eye opening experience. I felt I became even closer to God than previously.
“Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you…” James 4:8 (KJV)
So the whole time we were without power-we always had our “Light” – For with God, one can never be in the dark.
1 John 1:7 (KJV) “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His son cleanseth us from all sin.”
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Camille,
Diane & I just finished reading your “Dear God: Adversity Brings Love & Light~”. Honestly, we were/are both very touched by your article. The words that are in your writings can ONLY come from your closeness with our LORD SAVIOR. It is amazing how we see the gift you have been Blessed with. We wish you many years of continuing your serving our Lord with the gift he has blessed you with. Cintinue to be the good servant that you are. Your gift is many peoples dreams.
P. S.
GODS Love for his child he gave the name Camille – can only be described as Agape.
Respectrfully,
Eddy & Diane
Thank you for your words… as always, I give all glory and honor to the Lord for allowing me to write, while providing the inspiration. I am blessed to be able to share my heartfelt feelings about the Lord with so many people. God keeps bringing them to my site, and I will keep writing for my Lord…His “word” is precious, and His heart filled with love for all of His children. Thank you both for stopping by and leaving a note- I am positive others will benefit from your commentary as well. Stay in His word, and keep loving Him as you both so clearly do. God Bless you~
What a powerful and moving testimony! The account of how the Lord carried you and your husband through this time of trial is genuinely inspiring. I was particularly impacted when you described that the Lord’s presence not only provided warmth and love but … comprehension! So you not only felt something … you learned something too. That is SO awesome! As it has in the past, your writing has blessed me.
Thank you, my friend!
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. I am beyond thrilled when someone appreciates my writing- which comes entirely through the inspiration of the Lord and His guidance. Your website is a joy and filled with the Spirit as well. God Bless you and your ministry Hiram~
Isaiah 45:3
” I will give thee the treasures of darkness ”
My Dear Friend:
This was such a heart touching message…..
God has given you a precious Jewel!!!
Treasure of darkness…..during your physical darkness
But yet a Real Bright Light in the realm of the spirit!!
Isaiah 45:2-8
2 I will go before thee,
And make the crooked places straight:
I will break in pieces the gates of brass,
And cut in sunder the bars of iron:
3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness,
And hidden riches of secret places,
That thou mayest know that I, the LORD,
Which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
4 For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect,
I have even called thee by thy name:
I have surnamed thee,
Though thou hast not known me.
5 I am the LORD, and there is none else,
There is no God beside me: I girded thee,
Though thou hast not known me:
6 That they may know from the rising of the sun,
And from the west, that there is none beside me.
I am the LORD, and there is none else.
7 I form the light, and create darkness:
I make peace, and create evil:
I the LORD do all these things.
8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above,
And let the skies pour down righteousness:
Let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation,
And let righteousness spring up together;
I the LORD have created it.
II Corinthians 4:5-9
5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord;
and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness,
Hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of
The glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,
That the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed;
We are perplexed, but not in despairb;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down,
But not destroyed;
” Love In Christ Jesus”
Dee Mills
This was so powerfully written- Thank you for contributing to my post. I just wanted the world to know how great God is, I pray that most already do! God Bless you Dee~