Do you remember the time when you discovered your
shadow? I don’t recall my age, but I do
remember the fun of playing hand puppets on the wall by making different finger
and fist creations. Sometimes I was even impressed with my designs. J But then, the fun
ended when the light went out or some other entertainment took its place.
When I walk down the quarter-mile road, depending on
the direction of the light, I am joined by my shadow. I find it comforting in a pleasant sort of
way to know I have company. However, when the light disappears, so does my
shadow. While I reflected on this simple
“shadow” concept, thoughts concerning the Holy Spirit surfaced.
Imagine if you will that the Holy Spirit is one’s
shadow. As I walk with the light behind me, my shadow goes before me, leading
the way. It also accompanies me from the side as though we’re striving together
side by side. However, when I face the light, my shadow is behind me. Even
though it’s there and I can’t see it, that doesn’t mean it’s gone.
Similar comparisons can be made to the Holy Spirit.
Once a person has accepted Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior, he/she
receives the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the Helper Jesus spoke of when He
was with His disciples. “And I pray the Father, and He will give you another
Helper, that He may abide with you forever---the Spirit of truth, whom the
world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know
Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14: 16-17 Likewise, as our shadows appear before,
beside and behind us, so the Spirit will lead us through our challenges,
walking side by side and never leaving us alone, even when we don’t see His
Presence. So, the next time you notice your shadow, let it remind you of the
Helper, the Holy Spirit, who’s with you 24/7!!!
“Because You have been my
help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice. My soul follows
close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.”
Psalm 63:7-8
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