It's All the Same to Him

Even the darkness is not dark to You, and the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to You. Psalm 139:12 (New American Standard Bible)

A number of years ago, this verse changed my walking patterns. I use to never walk after dark, but the idea that God’s vision is not limited by darkness gave me the courage and freedom to do so. What I needed to know was that walking after dark was the same as broad daylight to God. I would envision the whole area lit up profusely! I came to love the canopy of stars that were displayed over my head. It has been a while since I have been able to take a walk in the moonlight but if given the chance I would do it again in a heartbeat.

God’s Word is so multi-layered. He not only wanted me to see this verse in light of evening strolls, but He wanted me to see that the circumstances of my life are the same as well. Whether my days are filled with dark moments or brilliant light moments, God is still not limited in His vision and watch care over me. Storms do not throw Him. Clouds do not block Him. Torrential down pours do not fill Him with uncertainties. And He wants it to be the same for me. He speaks peace in the midst of the storms and at the right moment calms them.

Not only are my light and dark circumstances all the same to God, but so are my various moods. I use to be concerned if I was not on a continual “high” of emotions. I did not want the low times or the even kilter times. Those always spelled danger to me as I frantically searched for something or someone to lift me up. What I am learning is to relax and rest. To picture Jesus right there with me whether I am on a mountain top or in the depths of a pit of despair. He never walks away and simply waits for me at the end of my tunnel, valley, or gulf. He holds and upholds me the entire way. That has helped me to see that the moods will pass. The down days of darkness will always give way to light. I am learning to believe that and anticipate it.

In my times of dark circumstances or moods, I am learning to lift my eyes to my Father and say, “Abba Father, I am Yours, and You always take care of Your own. You formed me in my mother’s womb and You have carried me ever since. I am inscribed on the palms of Your hands as well as on Your heart. I rest in You.” These are not just words to Him or me. They are words that shift my internal world and shelter me. Tears still flow and fears still surface, but eventually they give way to hope and healing. I am no longer left with a feeling of being stuck with no means for escape.

Father, thank you for the storms that have caused me to seek shelter in You. May I continue to see light and darkness as the same because of who You are! Amen.

Draw Me Close to You - Hillsong
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Getting into God's Word and letting God's Word get into me one truth at a time.