And suddenly all the lights go out in your life and you find yourself completely in the dark. You are shaken, perhaps hurt, definitely confused, and you wonder what happened. All of us have had experiences like that in our lives. The fact is that darkness is a common experience for any Christian. Many great Christians have testified to periods of darkness in their lives.
Darkness is the absence of light.
It doesn't change who you are or where you are. It only changes your ability to perceive. Darkness in your life forces you to trust something other than yourself. It is imperative that we come to an understanding of this matter because so many persons view darkness as a tragedy in life rather than an opportunity for God to accomplish something wonderful. Notice who the question in verse 10 is addressed to.