Scripture: Exodus 20:21
Then the people stood at a distance, while Moses drew near to the thick darkness where God was.
Thought for the Day: Today is often described as Black Friday, the day in which many people are out searching for the best deals on Christmas gifts. It is thought that the name, Black Friday, described the day large retailers hoped to move into ‘the black’ – that is, into a profit for the year. It’s funny how this day can carry both good and bad connotations, depending on the person and his or her experiences. In the case of this passage from Exodus, the darkness was where God was found. The dark clouds shielded human beings from God’s glory, but the dark cloud depicted God’s presence. I’m not suggesting that Black Friday represents God. In fact, there is probably a fair amount of ungodly behavior occurring right now in the store aisles around this country. What I am suggesting is that God is associated with light and also with darkness. Maybe this should have us looking for God in the unexpected places of life…including the person who just pushed us out of the way to get the last half-price single serve coffeemaker.
Prayer: Whether light or darkness, customary or unusual, expected or atypical – let my faith be able to perceive you, God, wherever you might choose to be made known. Amen.
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