Psalm 43:3. “O send out thy light and Thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.”
LIGHT AND TRUTH. It is there always, yet often taken so much for granted That it goes unrecognized as essential to life as a seed planted – Light is power; it is energy long stored and then released, That its warmth and power might stir the life force in the seed. And when light and life both unite, there springs forth into view – That salvation God gives to those whom the Spirit gives life anew. That light of salvation, then, in turn, shows itself as a real attraction To those who in darkness lie, until bestirred by holy light’s refraction.
Truth, too, is sent from God and shows itself as holy care From God who dispenses to all who grace experience – a life to share – A life from God, a God-like life that, to those who observe its impact – Wonder, and perhaps, will seek until they find the light – and act Upon the rays of holy truth that expose, at first, dark sin They overlooked until light worked its way, and truth showed within The need they have can only be met as light and holy care now spring Forth and both together, an ever-expanding, godly blessing bring.
These two together lead me from the place where darkness dwells, To a new place where God lives with His people – His holy hill. There is peace and meaning, too, for a life yet not lived – Just started, but even at first, a power the Holy Spirit gives, Works in the soul, giving exceeding joy and moving me to participate In things once foreign but now natural – to pray and praise, I don’t hesitate, Seeking words of expression and ways of work to show my love To Him who is the Light and Truth, and both to me does give.
“The place where You dwell with Your people, O God, is where I want to be. I am very grateful to Thee for the blessing of light and truth being sent all across the world. May I still, in some way, be able to be a bearer of light and truth to those in darkness? May the unsaved see light, and those who believe in the Son understand Thy holy care experimentally. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”