Have you ever walked in such dark places that you couldn’t go too far because it was too dark to see the step ahead of you?
Every step had to be taken carefully because we couldn’t see far in front of us.
I remember years ago, when we went to the longhouses at night for services, there were no streetlights. The stretch of road was long and dark. It was also rocky, with pebbles and stones of various sizes. The road was uneven, with holes in certain parts.
That was before we had torchlights in our handphones. We would move in a group and had to stay close to one another because the person in front of us was carrying a torchlight. If we lagged too far behind, we wouldn’t have enough light to see what was ahead.
We needed light so we wouldn’t stumble and fall, and to avoid unnecessary injuries in the dark.
We needed light to illuminate our path.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
(Psalm 119:105)
We are all on this journey called life. There are ups and downs. Sometimes, we walk through swampy areas or on rocky, uncomfortable paths.
At times, we go through seasons of deep challenge and discouragement—literally walking through the valley of the shadow of death due to illness or loss.
Sometimes, we stand at a crossroad, with two paths ahead leading in different directions. These moments come with difficult decisions that can change our lives.
And sometimes, everything feels smooth sailing—like the skies are clear and the sun is shining.
Life is unpredictable. Life is uncertain.
We don’t know what lies ahead.
We don’t know what will happen tomorrow.
But as one song comforts us:
We may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds tomorrow.
Through every season of life, God is guiding us.
He does not want us to remain in the dark.
He guides us with His Word.
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword,
it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
(Hebrews 4:12)
God’s Word is the standard in our lives. It does not change.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
(2 Timothy 3:16–17)
There are four purposes of God’s Word:
- Teaching – to instruct us in truth.
- Rebuking – to expose our sins so we recognize our wrongs.
- Correcting – to show us what is right in God’s eyes.
- Training in righteousness – to guide us so that our lives are holy and pleasing to God.
God’s Word teaches and trains us so that we can serve Him effectively.
A Note on Psalm 119:
Psalm 119 is the longest psalm in the Bible. It is an acrostic poem based on the Hebrew alphabet.
It follows the order of the Hebrew letters, starting with Aleph (א) — the first letter — followed by:
- Aleph (א) — Verses 1–8
- Beth (ב) — Verses 9–16
- Gimel (ג) — Verses 17–24
- Daleth (ד) — Verses 25–32
… - Nun (נ) — Verses 105–112
Our focus this morning begins with “Nun,” the 14th section of the psalm.
Each of the eight verses in this section begins with the Hebrew letter Nun (נ) — a beautiful part of the poem’s structure.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
(Psalm 119:105)
Psalm 119 is a beautiful love response to God, expressing delight in His Word.
Almost every verse (except a few) refers to God’s Word, law, or commandments.
Among these verses appears a beautiful image: lamp and light.
Lamp vs. Spotlight:
God’s Word is described as a “lamp”—not a spotlight.
It does not shine like a stadium light that illuminates everything at once.
In ancient times, lamps were small clay bowls with oil and a wick. They provided just enough light for one step at a time.
God is telling us:
You don’t need to know the whole picture.
Just trust Him step by step.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet…”
Not a searchlight into the distance, but a gentle glow that shows the next step.
When we go hiking, we want to look at a map to feel safe. But in life, God doesn’t give us a map.
He gives us Himself.
He calls us to trust in Him, not in a plan.
It’s like having a tour guide. We can feel safe and secure knowing He’s leading.
Trusting the Tour Guide:
When we travel, especially to a new place or foreign country, many of us prefer joining a tour group.
We like that everything is planned by the tour guide:
Where we stay, what we eat, where we go.
We just follow the itinerary.
We don’t worry.
We trust the guide.
Sometimes, the tour guide changes the plan due to the weather or other reasons. We may grumble or feel disappointed.
But we trust that the guide knows best — that he knows the location and circumstances well enough to keep us safe.
We feel safe.
We don’t waste time stressing over meals, schedules, or transport.
The guide handles it all — even in emergencies.
We just follow the guide.
Now think about this:
If we can trust a tour guide, a stranger doing his job for profit — why can’t we trust God, our loving Heavenly Father?
Just because we can’t see Him with our physical eyes doesn’t mean He’s not trustworthy.
The tour guide does it for money.
God cares for us out of love.
Conclusion:
God’s grace is sufficient for every step of our journey.
We won’t know all the details or what the future holds.
But we can know the One who holds our future.
We simply need to trust Him and hold His hand—step by step.
God gives us:
- Daily guidance
- Daily provision
- Daily strength
He is with us every step of the way.
He will never forget us.