Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. -Psalm 119:105
The Word of God is a living thing. It is something that when handled carefully and applied to our lives can cause serious transformation, through the power of the Holy Spirit. When reading this Psalm we notice right away that the Word is light. This means that there is a need for light, that this light is obviously in contrast to darkness.
When I was in the Army, part of my job was to program sensors, tactically plant them in enemy territory, and still be aware of my surrounding enemy. All this ALWAYS took place in pure darkness. It was my job to make sure that not only could I tell the sensors apart by touch, but to connect all the proper cables and perform planting procedures all by memory and touch. This meant that I had to be constantly training and making sure I was memorizing ways to effectively do these necessary things. The purpose of these sensors was to monitor and eventually capture any enemy.
The Christian life can be the same. In a world full of darkness (injustice, sexual immorality, etc.), we must train ourselves in the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16) and be prepared to combat the enemy that lurks in the darkness. Knowing and memorizing the Word is a MUST!!! To brighten our paths, we need to be active in memorizing scripture so we can not only see and understand the path God has for us, but to also be a lamp to our enemy. This is one of the highest calls and responsibilities of a Christian.
