Psalm 139:12 · KJV

"Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.

¹¹If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.

¹²Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

¹³For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

¹⁴I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

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Reflection Questions

How does the idea of God seeing you in darkness comfort you?

What does it mean for you to trust in God's presence during difficult times?

When have you experienced a moment where you felt God's light in your darkness?

Life Application

hope

In times of despair, remember that God is with you, bringing light to your situation.

faith

Lean into your faith during dark times, trusting that God sees and understands your struggles.

Connection to Jesus

divine attribute

This verse speaks to God's ability to see through darkness, which connects to Jesus being the Light of the World, illuminating truth.

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