Look into the Darkness with Hope

 

Is there anything more beautiful than a night sky? The different shades of cloud and clearing. The various intensities of moonlight and starlight. The sounds of the night earth; singing birds and rustling beast. Peaceful moments after a long, loud busy day.

The Psalmist writes,

“To Him who made the great lights,

For His lovingkindness is everlasting:

The sun to rule by day,

For His lovingkindness is everlasting,

The moon and stars to rule by night,

For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

The moon and stars rule the night. Yes, but their constancy is a reminder of the steadfast love of God. Each night they appear, doing their part in the rhythms of the universe, in the rhythms of our lives. Each time we see the beauty of the night we should answer with the praise, “God’s loving kindness is everlasting.”

Sometimes we need the reminder.

The night also reminds us that God does not punch a clock or go on vacation. God does not only work in the sunshine of the world, but in the darkness as well. God does not only work in the sunshine of our lives, but in the darkness as well. Martin Luther King, Jr. writes, “Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars”.

At the end of this day, at the end of this week, I will step out tonight and look up. I will remember God’s loving kindness. I will see the stars and find my way. I will look into the darkness with hope.

Peace.