Darkest Before Dawn

The night holds on for as long as it can while daylight creeps across the horizon.  As we look at the clock, the time seems to move slower and slower as we anticipate the coming light.  We are hopeful that everything will change once the light comes. We are expecting many changes because we have been suffering through this night for a while and are looking for the light.  

One of the reasons that we know things will change when the morning comes is something that my wife always says:  "Things are always less hopeful at night. There never seems to be a solution that we can see."  I always understand that if it was light and we could see past the end of our face, we may have more hope.  As darkness limits our vision, it also limits how we and when we move.  We don't feel as safe and secure in the darkness.  

What we all fail to remember is that darkness is a temporary condition. The light will come and will replace the darkness.  As we look at the darkness before dawn, remember that daylight is on the way and will replace the darkness soon.  In the Old Testament, the folks looked for the light and knew that Christ was on the way.  As we look at our present situation, we know that Christ is on the way with what we need.  We have to be ready to receive what He is offering us.  

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Revelations 3:11 [KJV]

Be Encouraged through your night experiences,

Martin