To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. — Luke 1:79 KJV
To shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. — Luke 1:79 NIV
Zechariah quoted verses in his beautiful song of thanksgiving which pointed to the Lord Jesus who would bring salvation to Israel, deliverance from their enemies, and freedom from the hands of all who hated them.
He rejoiced that God remembered His covenant with Israel and gave thanks that the Lord had not forgotten the promises which He swore to his forefather Abraham, that He Himself would rescue His people from the hand of their enemies and that they would serve Him without fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of their lives.
Zechariah proclaimed that the One to come would give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. He was to be the One Who would guide their feet into the way of peace. From the fall of Adam, the world had been plunged into thick darkness and man was imputed with a sinful nature. Since sin entered the world, the whole creation had been placed under the curse of God, and mankind was enslaved by the evil power of the prince of darkness.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and the lessons that I can learn everyday. Thank You that You are a God Who keeps His promises and never fails to complete the good work that You have started in our lives. Help me to trust You in all things even when circumstances seem not to favor me. Keep me looking to Jesus and walking in the light of His salvation. Thank You that You are my joy and that by Christ’s death and Resurrection, the power of sin and death has been broken in my life. Keep me trusting You to guide my feet into the way of peace. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.