Every morning, I walk six to eight miles. It is almost always still dark when I set out. The darkness creates a problem for me as I can’t see some tree roots and uneven surfaces. So I sometimes trip and fall, suffering the scrapes and bruises caused by my careless steps in the darkness.
I Samuel 2:9 says, “He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness, for not by might shall a man prevail.” If we are doing something that we really don’t want other people to know about, we should examine whether we are doing the right thing. God secures our steps when we walk according to the light of the truth that He gives us. Careless steps in the darkness often lead to disastrous falls.
Reluctant Retiree 