God in the Darkness

Scripture: “Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.” – Exodus 20:21

We often equate darkness with absence—of clarity, of peace, of God. But Scripture tells a different story. When the mountain trembled and the people stood at a distance, Moses stepped into the thick darkness. Why? Because that’s where God was.

This moment invites us to reframe our understanding: darkness is not always a sign of God’s absence. Sometimes, it’s the very place He chooses to meet us.

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith…” (Hebrews 12:2) reminds us that our focus must remain on Christ, especially when the path ahead is unclear. Jesus endured the cross—the darkest moment in history—because of the joy set before Him. He didn’t avoid the pain; He walked through it, and now sits at the right hand of God. When we fix our eyes on Him, we find the courage to walk forward, even when we can’t see the way.

And as St. Paul writes, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Faith doesn’t require full visibility. It requires trust. Like Moses, we’re called to step into the unknown—not because we understand it, but because we trust the One who is already there.

Reflection:

Are you in a season where the light feels distant? Where answers are few and the way forward is hidden? Don’t retreat. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Walk by faith. God is not only present in the light—He is profoundly present in the dark.

Prayer:

Lord, when we can’t see the way ahead, help me to trust You more deeply. Teach us to fix our eyes on Jesus and walk by faith, not by sight. Thank You for meeting us in the shadows and leading us with Your love, today ,tomorrow and forevermore Amen.

Todd Crouch is Currently the Pastor of the Topinabee Community Church, in Topinabee, MI. He Was the Long Time Host of The Fountain of Life Broadcast, which was aired on RKP Radio in Washington, PA and streamed around the world. He is a Fourth Degree Master Rank Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and is a certified Tae Kwon Do instructor of Moke’s Martial Arts—Asian American Martial Arts Alliance. Todd studied Theology and Pastoral Ministry at Grace Communion Seminary. He is also a student of Church History, the America Civil War and Scottish History. He and his wife love to travel and walk the beach. They live in the Straits Area of Michigan. Visit Todd’s Website for more articles.

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