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A Candle in the Dark

Posted by Dion Todd November 5th, 2024 892 Views 30 Comments

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh's glory has risen on you. For, behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:1-3 WEB.

Nightfall came faster than I was anticipating. It was a black night as I made my way through the swamp toward home. As a young boy growing up in the country, I spent a lot of my time exploring the woods. Usually, the moon would be out, but on this night, the sky was overcast. Thick fog and dense trees above me snuffed out what little light remained, and I had brought no light with me. I would have loved to have even had a candle.

I was around thirteen years old at the time. The eerie sounds of frogs, crickets, and whatever that was lurking behind me were terrifying. Getting out of the woods seemed to take an eternity, but eventually, I saw the light of home appear in the distance. It was the most welcoming sight, and I was so happy to finally see it.

A small candle sitting in the sunlight at midday is hardly noticeable. If you back away even a few feet, it will begin to blend in with the surroundings and the light of the sun. It would seem insignificant, like there was nothing to be seen there. But if you were to look at that same candle in black darkness, then it would shine as if it was sent by God.

As this world grows darker and darker, the spiritual light that you have will shine brighter and brighter to those around you. To some people, you are the only light they will ever see, and God will use you to draw them. You may think that your light is only a tiny flicker. Yet, to someone in total darkness, you may be the most welcoming sight they have ever seen. You carry the word of God that sets people free from the darkness. So keep that fire stoked, for it is going to be needed.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

1 hour ago


Amen!




Post from Jackie Tipton

Jackie Tipton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

1 hour ago


Amen




Post from Bella Colliander

6 hours ago


HEAVENLY FATHER, PLEASE. FILL ME WITH YOUR HOLY SPIRIT, AND LET ME BE A LIGHTHOUSE TO THOSE IN THE DARKNESS. FILL MY HEART WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!πŸ•ŠοΈ




Post from Wanda Pennington

7 hours ago


Yes Lord Amen in Your precious Name of Jesus.




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

7 hours ago


Amen




Post from Narciso Salas

Narciso Salas commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

7 hours ago


Amen, Hallelujah!




Post from Marisa Jackson

8 hours ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ™β€οΈ!! Allelulia πŸ™πŸ™β€οΈ!! Amen β€οΈπŸ™!!




Post from LaDonne Lenzini

8 hours ago


Amen




Post from Donald Woodard

8 hours ago


Yes, Amen!




Post from Bill Fair

Bill Fair commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

9 hours ago


Yes




Post from Gloria Nebarez

12 hours ago


Father please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness in Jesus name I pray, thank you Jesus!



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen



Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

11 hours ago


Heavenly Father, Keep my candle burning bright into the darkness, when it is needed the most! Help me to remember your Spiritual words of Wisdom. Lighting our path of Life, making us stronger and Wiser. In your name Jesus, Amen!



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen!



Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

10 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen



Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

9 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen



Post from Scott Riegelmann

9 hours ago


Amen, Good morning RHM family, Heavenly Father please continue to keep my light bright give me your words to those who are lost and living in darkness in Jesus' name I pray amen.



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

9 hours ago

Amen. Good morning, Scott!🌞



Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

10 hours ago


Good morning, y'all, praying that your day is mightily blessed! πŸ’›πŸŒ»πŸ™



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

You as well! 🀟🏻


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Comment from Lynn Brown

9 hours ago

Have a blessed day RHM!🌞


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Comment from Shara Abel

10 hours ago

You as well!



Post from Craig Mondello

13 hours ago


In Jesus name may your word become my first language and may your light shine super bright in me for others to see only You in me amen.



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

9 hours ago

Amen πŸ™



Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

13 hours ago


Amen!!! Great illustration, Pastor. πŸ™ Fervent prayers for those who have on spiritual blinders and those who continually seek darkness. May our nation remain one nation under God, indivisable! Amen πŸ™Œ



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen


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Comment from Lynn Brown

9 hours ago

AmenπŸ™



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

14 hours ago


Heavenly Father Please Let Me Be The Light To Someone Darkness Fill Me With That They Need To Hear Amen Good Morning Everyone πŸ˜€



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Comment from Debi Burton

9 hours ago

Amen , Good Morning 🌞 to Everyone too!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

9 hours ago

Good morning, Yvette πŸ˜€!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

9 hours ago

Good morning Yvette 🌞



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

9 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❀️🀟🏻




Post from Kay Collinsworth

9 hours ago


Amen




Post from Shara Abel

Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

10 hours ago


Yes Lord, less of me, more of You.




Post from Theresa Bright

10 hours ago


Amen πŸ™πŸ» I want to shine Lord.




Post from Deborah Blackshear

10 hours ago


Thank God for His Goodness and Mercy




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

11 hours ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

12 hours ago


Amenβ£οΈβ£οΈπŸ™




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

13 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Schalk de Beer

14 hours ago


Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.




Post from Lanie Carmelo

Lanie Carmelo commented on Dion Todd's blog post: A Candle in the Dark

14 hours ago


Amen!






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