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OUR DAILY BREAD                     Wednesday, July 27, 1994
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Read: Psalm 119:97-105

                    "LIGHT FOR EACH STEP"

               Your Word is a lamp to my feet
                   and a light to my path.

                      - Psalm 119:105

Someone has observed, "He who carries a lantern on a dark
road at night sees only one step ahead.  When he takes that
step, the lamp moves forward and another step is made plain.
He finally reaches his destination in safety without once
walking in darkness.  All the way is lighted, but only a
single step at a time.  This is the method of God's gui-
dance."

When a person receives the Lord Jesus as Savior, he knows
his ultimate destination and is assured of his safe arrival.
But the dark cloud of the unknown can veil the pilgrim path-
way.  Potential pitfalls, lurking dangers, and tragic
missteps often upset the weary traveler and rob him of the
peace and confidence the Lord intended for him to enjoy.

But as the child of God refuses to worry about tomorrow and
trusts Him for today, he finds by the light of God's Word
the grace and guidance for every situation in life.  Even as
a lantern illuminates each new step on a dark road at night,
so the lamp of Scripture provides light on our pathway.

It isn't necessary to see beyond what the Lord reveals.
Following His leading, there's always enough light for each
step of the way!

Author:  Richard W. De Haan

        He does not lead me year by year,
        Nor even day by day;
        But step by step my path unfolds -
        My Lord directs my way.

                                      - Ryberg

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
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No need to fear the darkness tomorrow
   if you're walking in God's light today.

The Bible in One Year:  Isaiah 61-63

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