I Want a Spotlight, Not a Lamp

Psalm 119 is a long poem about God's Word. The 105th verse of this Psalm says that God's Word is a "lamp unto my feet." Having a lamp to light our way in the dark is helpful. However, oil burning lamps of the psalmist's day gave off just enough ambient light to show you the next step. They did not give enough light to show you the next mile of path and all its opportunities, obstacles or barriers.

If it were up to me, I would have wanted God to make His word a 30 million candle power spotlight, mounted ten feet over my head and pointed down the path He wants me to take. Oh, and maybe a few floodlights pointed to the left and right so that I can see what is along each side of the trail as well. I would also add radar with a heads-up display warning me of problems ahead and opportunities to not miss. I put these ideas into the suggestion box of heaven, but have not seen any changes yet. I'll let you know if I do.