STAY IN THE LIGHT

Even though it’s been getting darker and darker on our evening walks, our dog, Ruby, doesn’t seem to care, she just loves going for walks.

Enjoying illuminated trees at night

Recently, I’ve noticed things changing.  As soon as it starts to get dark, the song birds stop singing and settle in their nest; the squirrels, who seemed to be everywhere just a few weeks ago, suddenly disappeared up the trees and nestled in for the night. There are also less people out and about.

Once all seems quiet, creatures of the dark start to wake up. First, the predators start to prowl over the area. Owls will suddenly appear, perched overhead looking for a tasty morsel. Foxes will constantly be on the move looking for their next prey. Then, as the night grows on, the scavengers slowly creep out from their holes. Raccoons and possums waddle around looking for any scraps that may have been left behind.

One similarity about the creatures of the dark is that they stay in the shadows and on the fringe of any light. As Ruby and I walk in the dark, these creatures start to creep near us. When we get near an area of light, the creatures fall back and keep their distance, but as soon as we enter the darkness, the prowl begins again.

John 8:12 Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”