When You Know Where You Stand

Clarity.

In February 2010, I remember being in a situation where that word came into sharp focus. (Geddit? I’ll be here waiting when you do.) What was clear in the circumstances I was in was that clarity was in short supply. As a result activities were meant to take place with certain things done but there was little in the way of clarity to help. That situation did not last long at all. Within months I was relocated by the grace of God and that situation came to a rather unpleasant end for those who remained in it.

I certainly do not take any pleasure in the fate of those who remained in that situation. I really hoped it would turn out better. What prevented it working that way, though, was the issue of the lack of clarity. Such a lack can cause disruption through uncertainty and growing unease. Discord soon arises and before you know it any endeavour comes a cropper. Clarity at the very least allows people to know where they stand.

That experience taught e so much about appreciating how much better it is to know where you stand. Clarity gives that. Once you know where you stand, then you can know whether to keep the stand or walk on. When you know where you stand, you can see if the foundations under you are safe and sound. When you know where you stand you’re in a great position. That requires clarity.

One of the reasons why I’m glad Jesus presents Himself as the Light of the World is because if there’s one thing light helps a great deal with is clarity. After all, put it this way, we’re left in the dark without it. One thing darkness is very good at is messing up clarity. You don’t know where you stand when you’re left in the dark. Fumbling about in that dark leaves you in a sorry state. The light goes on and sure you might not like where you are, but at least there’s a guide to leave that behind.

It all helps when you know where you stand. That is helped significantly when you’re helped by that key word of 2010.

Clarity.

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For His Name’s Sake

Shalom

C. L. J. Dryden