The Flashlight

My family loves to go camping. We play games, go hiking, go to bed at dark and sleep in. It's wonderful. The only down side is packing and making sure we don't forget anything - especially a flashlight! I've noticed that I don't like it when I can't see where I'm going. I have also noticed that I'm not always satisfied with the amount of visibility I get out of a flashlight. I guess I have been spoiled by modern amenities, such as instant lighting in my home. I can't imagine what it must have been like in ancient days. Can you imagine getting around using laterns? As I ponder that thought, I wonder if those ancient ways are a more accurate picture of what was meant by God being a light unto my path. I think it may be that God wants to show me the next step or two rather than the next mile. Maybe I should get used to living by flashlight?