Notes of Faith November 2, 2025
Let in the Light
The Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to lead them on their way during the day and in a pillar of fire to give them light at night, so that they could travel day or night. — Exodus 13:21
Sometimes the darkness threatens to swallow me whole. Thoughts that swirl or an illness that lingers too long turn my “What if?” questions into a growing, overwhelming fear. Can anyone see me stuck here? What is to become of my countless worries that try to keep me struggling in the dark?
Have you also wrestled in the night without a straightforward way through? You’re in good company.
When God brought the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, He knew the temptations of their hearts to turn back when things got tough:
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, “The people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.” So he led the people around toward the Red Sea along the road of the wilderness.
— Exodus 13:17–18
God longs for intimacy with us and is interested in developing our character.
He took the Israelites into a place where they would be completely dependent on Him, and along the way, they experienced something miraculous:
The Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to lead them on their way during the day and in a pillar of fire to give them light at night, so that they could travel day or night. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night never left its place in front of the people. — vv. 13:21–22
Look to the Lord to light the way.
The Lord went before them in a pillar of fire, illuminating the deep dark of the wilderness as they traveled unknown lands. He did not leave them alone there; He made His presence known, and day by day and night by night, He led them.
When we don’t know what to do, we can turn toward the One who does.
God goes before us, lighting our paths like a pillar of fire that brings us closer to His heart, even if we don’t have all the information or a situation lingers unresolved. Our comfort is closeness with the God of the Israelites, with the God of our hearts.
Look to the Lord to light the way. Do you see His miraculous presence?
When you are tempted to despair, stand in the strength of the Lord and His marvelous light. He is the one you can lean on, the one who leads you forward.
~ Sarah Freymuth
Where do you need God to help you through the dark? Look for His presence with you even now, and thank Him for leading the way.
Excerpted from Let in the Light by The Proverbs 31 Ministry Team, copyright Proverbs 31 Ministries.
God will never leave us nor forsake us…we are blessed to have God always with us, even when we don’t feel His presence, even when we sleep, God is always there!
Pastor Dale