February 16, 2026
In Psalm 119:105, the psalmist describes God’s Word as a lamp to the feet and a light to the path. Scripture does not promise to reveal the entire road ahead, but it gives enough guidance for the next faithful step. God’s truth meets us in real time, offering direction when life feels uncertain.
Devotional: Most of us would prefer a floodlight over a lamp.
We want to see far ahead, to know how everything will turn out, to have the whole map spread clearly in front of us. But faith rarely works that way. More often, God gives just enough light for the next step.
The psalmist understood that. He didn’t describe God’s Word as a spotlight that removes all mystery. He called it a lamp, something that shines close to the ground, illuminating only what’s right in front of us. That kind of light requires trust. It asks us to keep moving even when we can’t see very far.
The disciples experienced something similar on the mountain with Jesus. They were given a powerful glimpse of His glory, but it didn’t answer every question about the future. They still had to walk back down into ordinary life. They still had to follow Him one day at a time.
That is how God often works with us.
We read Scripture and hope for detailed instructions, but instead we receive steady guidance. We pray for certainty and get direction. We ask for clarity about the whole journey and receive wisdom for the next decision.
And yet that small, faithful light is enough.
God does not promise to show us the entire path. He promises to walk with us on it. His Word shapes our choices, steadies our hearts, and keeps us from wandering in the dark. When we stay close to Scripture, we don’t need to know everything. We only need to know what faithfulness looks like today.
Step by step, the light moves with us.
The glory revealed on the mountain prepared the disciples for the road ahead, but the daily following came afterward. In the same way, the light of God’s Word prepares us to live faithfully in real life, decision by decision.
We don’t need a perfect view of tomorrow. We need enough light for today.
Action: Open your Bible today and ask God to show you one clear next step. Write it down and commit to doing it, even if the rest of the path remains unclear.
Prayer: Lord, thank You for giving us Your Word as a steady light. When we feel uncertain or anxious about the future, help us trust the guidance You provide. Teach us to walk faithfully with the light You give instead of demanding more than we need. Lead our steps today. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Thought for the Day: Faith walks by the light we have, not the light we wish we had.
We often want God to reveal the whole road ahead, but Scripture promises something better: light for the next step. Psalm 119:105 reminds us that God’s Word guides us day by day, giving just enough direction to keep moving forward in faith.
