Shine in the Dark: Psalm 112

Psalm 112

The Psalmist gives a pretty good list of things by which those who honor the Lord may be recognized:

• Mercy
• Compassion
• Righteousness
• Generosity
• Justice
• Bad news doesn’t frighten them
• Steady hearts

But I think my favorite identifying mark of one who trusts in the Lord is:

They shine in the dark for others who do right.

Shine in the dark.

In a world darkened by hopelessness and hurt, shine in the dark.

In a world darkened by increasing divisions, hostility, and violence, shine in the dark.

In a world dominated by reactionary fear, shine in the dark.

In a world of injustice, shine in the dark.

Shine in the dark.

Shine in the dark as a ray of hope.

Shine in the dark as an agent of justice.

Shine in the dark with boldness and courage.

Shine in the dark.