Pentecost – Day 7 (1 July)
God’s Spirit encourages us from the Bible during uncertain circumstances
Um(Imi)bhalo weBhayibheli
Ihubo 119
NgokukaLuka 24
Abafundi abaya e-Emawuse
When things do not work out as we had hoped or planned, it is only human to become discouraged at some point. Sometimes, our circumstances can suddenly change and life seems dark and uncertain. We sometimes feel like the two men who were on their way to Emmaus. They were very dissapointed and said: “We were just hoping that …”
Jesus then joins them on the road and where does Jesus begin to give them hope again? He begins with the Bible. He talks to them about the statements in scripture that apply to him. As they continue to walk, their hearts become warm again, in other words, they are filled with hope again. Even though it is getting dark around them, their lives are filled with light again.
This passage reaffirms the immeasurable value of the Bible to us. When people talk about the Bible, there is hope and light in the darkness. Psalm 119:105, for example, confirms this: “Your Word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.” Note that the light is not far away, but right in front of your feet so that you can take the next step. It assures us of God’s presence. He is with us on our life path. God is not just waiting for us in heaven one day. Through his Word and Spirit, God walks with us through life.
It is imperative that people hear this wonderful message, for God’s Spirit uses the Bible to shed light during uncertain times. Read and reflect on it regularly and talk to others about it. Through his Word, God’s Spirit warms our hearts and brings our hope back. Whatever our circumstances may be, may we always experience the warmth of the Lord’s presence and the light of his Word on our life path.
