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Ephesians 5:13-15 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore he says, awake thou that sleeps, and arise from the dead and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (KJV)
The Bible says that we are seated in a heavenly place in Christ so that we can hear personally all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that He has for us to operate in today. That candle that is lit in heaven is an illuminating light which can shine right through your robe, especially if it is your own righteousness. Sometimes that light will expose things that are not healthy or conducive to your new life in Christ. The ball is in your court as to how you will handle it from there. 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. (KJV) Those hidden motives and things that you think no one sees, are you getting away with them? Not so fast, your progress will be impeded until you get rid of that junk you have been sweeping under the rug. It may not seem like a big deal to you, but it is a deal stopper until it gets dealt with the Lord’s way. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. (KJV) The carnal mind and its limited understanding has a blinding effect on the believer until they let go and come clean with God. Many know our Lord after the outward man and will not come to a complete mature understanding of our Lord personally until they let the light of Christ, the inward Son, shine unto them. The reason many are not a shining example in Christ is because of all the hidden junk they keep hanging onto rather than coming clean. Isaiah 44:17-18 And the residue thereof he makes a god, even his graven image: he falls down unto it, and worshipped it, and prayed unto it, and says; Deliver me; for thou art my god. 18 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand. (KJV) Today we have a so called church who rather than worship our Lord in Spirit and in truth, spends more time looking in the outward realm for peace. These are people who still know in part and are blind to the truth that is right before the eyes of their understanding. John 3:19-21 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hated the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. (KJV) Maybe the only thing holding you back today is some of the hidden things of darkness and some of the shady characters you are still hanging onto. The deeds that should be manifesting in your walk today should be of God, the only one that is able to do above and beyond what you could on your own. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Mark 4:21-23 And he said unto them, is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? And not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was anything kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man has ears to hear, let him hear. (KJV)
Someday you will stand before God Himself and give a personal account of your life; what you did and why you did them the way you did. The Lord will ask you “what do you know concerning my kingdom and what did you do with my plan of salvation?” As we see clearly illustrated in verse 22 a candle is lit and set in a heavenly place for all to see. So when you stand before our Lord my prayer is that you will be able to give an account of what you saw, and how you walked more by faith than sight. 1 Corinthians 13:9-11 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child; I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (KJV) Your perception of life is very limited as a child because you can only see and understand things partially. As a child of God He requires His people to grow past the childish limited realm of the flesh and mature spiritually. This takes place as you seek more the things above and become more concerned with that realm than the lower fallen one which we are surrounded by. Romans 11:24-26 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? 25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in. 26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, there shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: (KJV) Now the mystery is not just limited to the Jew and Gentile having access to salvation. The mystery is Christ in you, your only hope of glory. All Israel is saved, both the carnal Jews and the Spiritual ones who have access to the throne of God through the one and only mediator between God and man, that being Christ Jesus. Romans 2:28-29 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. (KJV) With all that God has done on our behalf there is no excuse for showing up at His throne someday and not being able to give a personal account of what is taking place in His realm and what you have seen for yourself. 1 Corinthians 2:11-13 For what man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of God knows no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. (KJV) Quit relying on second hand information and go find out for yourself what the Holy Ghost is teaching. Like the motel chain says, He’ll leave the light on. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. (KJV)
If you are truly going to walk by faith then you will need to get your marching orders from above and no longer rely on what you think will work. After all isn’t that why you came to the Lord in the first place; because of what you thought and the things that you pursued turned out to be dead ends? The wisdom from above is able to show you how God can do above and beyond what you could have ever asked or thought of. Will you let the peace of God be the deciding factor in your walk or are you leaning more on what you see in the outward? Colossians 3:14-16 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye, thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. (KJV) When you have a big decision coming up in your life and you have sought the wisdom that is from above, the answer which brings peace inside will come along, even though outwardly it appears to be a dead end. Just like with an umpire in a ball game, despite what the home crowd may think of your call, you need to let the Lord rule or you just won’t get His results. Haven’t you spent enough time chasing mirages and imaginations, things that just turned out to be too good to be true? Philippians 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV) Basically what the writer is trying to convey here is to quit overanalyzing things and let this peace rule which goes way beyond your limited carnal understanding and so called wisdom. Once you have made your requests known unto God then meditate on the things in verse 8, expecting it to manifest. You have entered a whole new realm ruled by the creator of the universe who said in all things we are more than conquerors. So don’t get talked out of what is rightfully yours for the taking. Hebrews 12:11-14 Now no chastening for the present seemed to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yielded the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (KJV) If you exercise your spiritual senses more on a daily basis you will not get so bent out of shape every time a situation comes along that needs a solution. So today let’s seek peace and pursue it to the end and see what manifests. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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