When we find ourselves in one of life's darker moments, we grope in the dark for something that will shed light on our situation and lead us to hope. In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us where to turn when the way is dark: to the Light of the World.
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[00:00:00] You are listening to MY Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading The Way.
[00:00:08] God is Our Faithful Guide by Dr. Michael Youssef.
[00:00:14] When we find ourselves in one of life's darker moments, we often forget that Jesus is the light of the world.
[00:00:21] We grow up in the dark for something to shed light on our situation and lead us to hope.
[00:00:26] Sometimes we trip and fall numerous times before the truth in our heads reaches our lips.
[00:00:32] Stuck in a cave while hiding from King Saul, David quickly learned where to turn when gropeing around in the darkness got him nowhere.
[00:00:41] He cried out to God.
[00:00:43] Throughout the book of Psalms, we read, David's heartfelt cries to the Lord.
[00:00:50] David yearn for God to reach down and save him from looming disaster.
[00:00:56] Time and again, God answered David's prayers by delivering him from his enemies.
[00:01:01] When trouble struck, David turned to God almost immediately because he realized one crucial fact he was helpless without him.
[00:01:09] Understanding our depravity is critical to turning to the Lord in prayer.
[00:01:13] We make a huge mistake when we think we can solve our own problems alone,
[00:01:19] failure to consult the Lord on which direction to take only leads to more trouble.
[00:01:24] Plotting and trying to determine our course leaves us exhausted and confused.
[00:01:30] However, when we realize that we, like David, are helpless without God, we quickly pray to him.
[00:01:36] Fumbling around in the dark only results in scars and rough tumbles.
[00:01:41] There are no light switches and caves, only passageways to the surface.
[00:01:47] And God is the best guide we could ever have.
[00:01:52] Let's pray together.
[00:01:53] Lord help us to understand that we can't solve all of life's problems alone.
[00:01:58] We need you more than anything or anyone else.
[00:02:02] We pray this in the name of Jesus, amen.
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[00:02:33] In a world where power and influencer often overvalued, God honors the humble and those who have a heart for him.
[00:02:41] There is no great example in the Bible than the life of King David.
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