SEE GOD EVEN IN THE DARK!

Daniel 2:17-23 GNT

Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah what had happened. [18] He told them to pray to the God of heaven for mercy and to ask him to explain the mystery to them so that they would not be killed along with the other advisers in Babylon. [19] Then that same night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he praised the God of heaven: [20] "God is wise and powerful! Praise him forever and ever. [21] He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding. [22] He reveals things that are deep and secret; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and he himself is surrounded by light. [23] I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength; you have answered my prayer and shown us what to tell the king."

 

Even with light all around, so many people still grope and stumble. How much more in the dark, where no one can see clearly! Light overshadows everything, even darkness itself. No matter how good your eyesight, you feel like a blind person in the dark, but even the flicker of a candle can restore sight, partially or fully.

God is light, as declared in 1 John 1:5. This light symbolizes God’s knowledge and purity. It is the only light that helps us see in the darkness. No matter how dense the darkness, God's light shines through. The word of God is the light that gives us knowledge—the knowledge that brings wisdom and revelation. As Psalm 119:130 says, “The entrance of His word giveth light and understanding to the simple.”

Many may not realize it, but we all have two sets of eyes: the physical eyes with which we see and appreciate the world around us, and the spiritual eyes with which we perceive the things of the Spirit, enabling us to see even in the darkest moments. During the day, when it is light, every challenge seems smaller, but once night falls, fears and worries often flood in.

However, there is nothing inherently fearful in the dark—God can use the dark to teach us profound lessons. There are truths we can only learn in the dark, as Daniel did. Sometimes, what is hidden in the dark can only be revealed there. Consider Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, which he refused to share with his counsellors. To save their lives, Daniel sought the Lord in the dark, as Matthew 10:27 says, to reveal what was hidden. Only then, in a night vision, did God reveal the secret to Daniel. Whether Daniel dreamed the same dream, was inspired by God, or received a vision, the knowledge was divine. It is humanly impossible to narrate someone else’s dream unless they recount it first.

God often uses the dark to capture our undivided attention, teaching us deep truths about Him. Ephesians 5:13 reminds us that everything is exposed and made visible by the light of God. Nothing can remain hidden once His light shines. Yet today, many believe they can cloak their actions in darkness to avoid being seen. But God sees all and reveals His truth to those who ask and seek Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 calls us children of light and day, not of darkness and night. As God's children, we enjoy His light and life. He reveals things others cannot understand and imparts understanding that no earthly teacher can give. When our eyes are illuminated, we no longer walk blindly, trapped in ignorance and prejudice. The light of God enlightens both our minds and spirits.

In verse 22 of Daniel declares that God reveals deep and secret things, for He alone knows what is in the darkness. His light overshadows the darkness, allowing us to see hidden truths visible only through spiritual sight.

Sinners, however, hate the light. They are enemies of knowledge, preferring the cover of darkness to avoid accountability. Their deeds, blinded by sin, cannot withstand the light. They continue in spiritual darkness because they have not welcomed the light of God into their spirits.

Choose to see God, even in the dark. Let His light shine— “Let there be light!”

PRAYER: Dear Lord, open the eyes of my heart and my physical eyes, that I may see how you see and what you want me to see all the time in Jesus’ name, amen.

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