Disclaimer: I have not lost my way. Rather, I invite you to consider this:
What if our understanding of God is incomplete? What if the Divine, often associated solely with light, also inhabits darkness? This question challenges us to move beyond conventional binaries, suggesting that God is present not just in illumination but also in obscurity, where transformation and renewal often begin.
Scripture affirms this profound truth. Psalm 18:11 declares, “He made darkness His covering.” In Exodus 20:21, Moses encounters God in “thick darkness.” In Genesis 1:2-3, God hovers over the formless void, speaking light into existence. These texts reveal that darkness is not the absence of God but a realm where His creative and redemptive power is active.
From a mental health perspective, this provides immense hope. Depression, anxiety, and trauma often feel like impenetrable darkness, isolating and suffocating. Yet Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” God’s presence in our pain signifies acknowledgment—not dismissal—of our struggles.
We may question why God does not remove the darkness entirely. While answers remain elusive, Scripture offers assurance: the same God who spoke light into the primordial void and guided Moses in darkness is with us in our own shadows. Isaiah 42:16 promises, “I will turn the darkness into light before them.”
This truth reframes darkness as a space where God meets us and works discreetly. It assures us that no matter how deep the abyss, God’s presence transforms despair into hope. Just as He said in Genesis, “Let there be light,” He will speak light and healing into our lives. Until that moment, His nearness in the darkness assures us that restoration is not just possible—it is inevitable.
-Jermy Arnold
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