Nevertheless, drilling began in a desperate attempt to reach them, and against all odds, an exploratory drill miraculously punctured the small cavity holding the stranded miners. Now they had a lifeline of food, water, and light through this narrow borehole.
Sometimes, all it takes for people to keep going in life is just a little bit of light.
Some of us feel like we are buried under 2,300 feet of darkness due to our own personal cave-ins, our own personal crises. That was the case for the family of Wes Moore Sr.
Moore suffered a rare but treatable virus. His doctors ignored his symptoms. When he appeared at the hospital unshaven, and his clothes disheveled, the medical professionals assumed he had no insurance. “Go home and get rest,” they told him. Just five hours later in front of his 3-year-old son, Moore died at home.
Many of us are submerged under the devastating weight of grief and loss. When someone we love is no longer with us, the pain can feel unbearable, and the void left by their absence can feel impossible to fill. And, there are countless other personal crises we face. Some of us have unexpected medical bills or struggle to keep up with back rent, perhaps due to a loss of employment. We are buried under the weight of financial stress and uncertainty.
Then there are those of us who carry the burden of caring for aging parents or children with special needs. The daily challenges, sleepless nights, and endless worries can leave us feeling hopeless and alone.
There are those of us battling addiction, facing demons day by day. We are buried under the struggle to break free from the chains that bind us.
Some of us have been wronged or betrayed at work. Others face discrimination and prejudice and can’t find work due to our ethnicity, appearance, or accent. We find ourselves buried under the weight of unfair treatment and injustice.
Mental health struggles also contribute to personal crises, with many of us grappling with anxiety and depression, unsure of how to find relief from our internal struggles.
The Moore family was in its bleakest moment when the ray of light pierced that darkness. A group of compassionate individuals heard about a tragedy in the neighborhood and went out to establish a lifeline to the Moore family. This group of caring souls brought not only food, financial support, and a helping hand with the kids. More importantly, they were the first ones to offer a word of reassurance that everything would be okay.
This light provided the glimmer of God’s love that this grieving family needed to keep going. And the impact of this support was immeasurable, changing the trajectory of this family’s life. That three-year-old boy grew up to become the 63rd Governor of the state of Maryland – Wes Moore.
In the same way, as we reflect on our own lives, we can trace back those lifelines sent down to us during our darkest moments. Acts of love and support that offered us hope when we needed it the most. And just as we have received such kindness, perhaps there are people around us who are currently trapped in darkness, longing for that glimmer of hope. We have the power to be their light, to extend a helping hand and establish a lifeline of support.
Alternatively, we might find ourselves in that very place of darkness and despair at this moment, desperately seeking that ray of light to guide us through the shadows. We need not fear, Jesus is the light of the world, offering us the ultimate rescue from our deepest darkness and sorrow.
When we come to Him, He promises to set us free, to lift us out of the depths and lead us into the radiant light of His boundless love and grace. In Him, we find the hope, healing, and comfort we so desperately need in times of personal crisis.
If you are feeling buried under 2300 feet of despair, facing a personal crisis that seems impossible, you don’t have to go through it alone. Let Jesus in! In His light, you will find the strength to carry on, the courage to face your struggles, and the assurance that you are never alone. Jesus won’t only establish a lifeline, He will bring you completely out of the pit of despair into the full light of day filling your future with hope, joy, peace, and love!
