His Word is a Lamp Unto Our Feet
And so I hope you've been singing this song all week, and it's been reminding you of some great truths, as it has for me. Let's look at the very last phrase in this song at the end of this chorus.
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet
Jesus, I love You, I love You.
God’s Word as Our Guide
This comes pretty much word for word from Psalm 119:105. “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Here are some interesting words from my study Bible, which says “to walk safely in the woods at night we need a light so we don't trip over tree roots or fall into holes. In this life we walk through a dark forest of evil, but the Bible can be our light to show us the way ahead so we won't stumble as we walk. It reveals the entangling roots of false values and philosophies. Study the Bible so you'll be able to see your way clear enough to stay on the right path.”
A Call to Return to Scripture
Friends, can you sing with joy today that the Word, the Bible, is your light, your guidance, which shows you your way forward? I think so many of us struggle in this area of our faith, but really the Bible should be such an important part of our lives.
I like what A.W. Tozer said. He said, “let us open our Bibles, spread them out on a chair and meditate on the Word of God. It will open itself to us and the Spirit of God will come and brood over it.”
Then he said, “I do challenge you to meditate quietly, reverently, prayerfully for a month. Put all of the cheap stuff away and take the Bible. Get on your knees and in faith say, Father, here I am. Begin to teach me.”
Maybe you want to take up his challenge and truly treat the Word of God as if it is your light guiding your way forward for at least a month. I bet that after a month, you'll find you can't do without it moving forward.
So I pray that you'll be singing: Your word is a lamp unto my feet — meaning it with your heart.
Psalm 91's promises of rescue and protection belong to those who truly love God, not merely those who believe He exists. Examine your heart today and ask whether you treasure Christ above all else.