For those of us who live with extreme seasons, we are noticing we are gently heading toward warmth and renewal. Much like the soul, the landscape stands between what has been and what is yet to come. Spring in its early days does not boast its fullness but invites contemplation. Spring reminds us that creation is constantly in motion, shifting, waiting for appointed times. And so too are we—waiting for clarity, yearning for direction, longing not simply for knowledge but for wisdom born of truth.
Pursuing wisdom and clarity is not a modern obsession but an ancient human heart yearning. Our Lord and Saviour understood this deeply. When Jesus said, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). Jesus was not offering merely an escape from moral failure but promising a path forward through confusion. Darkness, in the context of His teaching, was more than evil—it was ignorance, chaos, and a lack of divine orientation. Light, by contrast, was insight, direction, and the very presence of Our Lord with us as a guide. His words came not as a riddle but as an invitation: to follow Him is to step out of the ambiguity of a fractured world into the certainty of eternal truth.
Still, many of us struggle with that step—especially in an age saturated with technology, media, and the endless noise of the internet. And let us not forget those who come in His name, only to lead many astray. Because of this, we have learned to seek signs, crave formulas, and long for unmistakable answers to life’s pressing questions. Yet clarity, as offered by our Lord, is rarely thunderous. It comes gently—more often through the posture of the heart than the loudness of circumstance. This is not to say that He is silent but that His voice calls for a cultivated ear and a surrendered will.
To truly understand, we must first be willing to obey. This principle, though counterintuitive in a culture that values autonomy, lies at the heart of discernment. In John’s Gospel, Jesus declares, “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” (John 7:17). The order here is significant: doing precedes knowing. Christ reveals that spiritual clarity follows spiritual submission. When our lives are aligned with the will of Our Father—not simply in words, but in practice—truth becomes evident. This reality suggests that wisdom is not merely granted to the curious but bestowed upon the faithful.
Such insight echoes the ancient wisdom preserved in the Septuagint. The book of Sirach records, “Let thy mind be upon the ordinances of the Lord and meditate continually in his commandments: he shall establish thine heart, and give thee wisdom at thine owns desire” (Ecclesiasticus 6:37, LXX). The heart that seeks clarity must first be settled. Our Lord and Creator does not withhold wisdom from those who truly desire it, but He often requires the groundwork of trust, consistency, and meditation upon His Word. Wisdom isn’t transactional; it’s transformational. Setting our minds upon His precepts prepares us to receive what He alone can give.
This principle plays out not only in Scripture but in life.
We seek direction while withholding surrender. We pray for clarity, but only on our terms. No longer ask, “What should I do?” Instead, pray, “Let me want Your will more than my way.” Clarity will come—not through signs or dreams but peace. In hindsight, you will discover that wisdom has always been there, but obedience will unlock your understanding.
Clarity, then, is not always the absence of complexity. It is the presence of divine assurance amid our choices. The settled confidence comes not from knowing all the details but from knowing the One who does. This kind of wisdom is marked not by intellectual prowess but by the essential spiritual posture—by humility, prayerfulness, and willingness to follow Our Lord and Saviour even when the road seems dim.
There is much noise in the world today. Competing philosophies, endless advice, and even well-meaning spiritual commentary can clutter the soul. But Christ's words cut through it all. When He said, “He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,” Jesus made a definitive claim about the nature of truth. Following Him is not merely an act of belief—it is the way to see clearly.
As we reflect, we are invited to ask for wisdom and actively pursue it. The road to understanding is not merely pondered but walked, shaping us by the decisions we make daily—how we pray, whom we serve, and what we seek. Drawing near to Our Lord through Scripture, obedience, and trust sets the lens through which life comes into focus, leading to transformation and growth.
If you are willing to be guided—truly guided—by the teachings and example of your Lord and Saviour, you will not be left to wander in confusion. You may not be spared difficult choices but will be accompanied through them. His Word will be “a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalm 119:105), and that is the promise you can lean upon when decisions feel heavy, and the future seems uncertain.
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Together, let us journey toward deeper reflection and rest in Our Lord. May you walk in wisdom and light, always guided by His truth. In Jesus' name, Our Lord and Saviour.
