Good Day Family and Friends Arise, Shine For Your Light Has Come As we face the reality of these end time,as we listen to the news everyday, we realize that we are living in a time that, in many areas of our world, darkness is prevailing. There are increases in natural disasters, wars and rumors of wars and besides that, in our own country, crime and violence of all kind is escalating- even to the point of kids killing people. Evil, corrupt, and unethical works are being practiced from Washington D.C. on down. It is only natural for us to begin to wonder when the Lord is going to return. Many biblical scholars believe they have a clear idea of when the Lord will return , some say before the tribulations, some say in the middle, and other say at the end. Some say there will be a rapture, while others say that there is no such thing. The arguments over this issue often separates believers who have missed the scripture that says “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. “ (Matthew 24:36) Instead they focus their attention on the darkness “...... famines, pestilences and earthquakes in divers places.....” (Matt.24,7-8;) as a sign of His soon return, as a result they often miss out on the fact that where there is darkness there is also light. “Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. “( Isaiah 60:1-3) We are called as God children to be the be the light in the darkness.. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16 ) This light comes from a clear understanding of what it is like to walk in darkness, and to be saved from it. “You, yourselves were once darkness, (therefore you know whats involved), but you have been translated out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of Gods dear Son... now you are light in the Lord. (Ephesians .5:8) Therefore, you are no longer filled with darkness, but filled with His light and His glory. The glory (the manifest presence and power of God), that is with in you has the ability to flow from you like a river of life, if you open your heart. “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb “ ( Revelations 22:1) and through His children. The darkness that is in and is coming upon this world is by the worlds own invitation or calling. Because of its living and acting out of its dark emotions and desires, spirits of darkness have come in and is overshadowing it. Many have made practicing sin and evil as their vocation, therefore, it is manifesting or overwhelming But, the Lord is calling forth His people, so that they who sit in the darkness will see the great light. “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” (Isaiah .9:2) As hard times increase, the nations ( gentiles) will begin to take notice of God anointed servants, and realize that we carry with in us wisdom . Where they now ridicule Christian, they will start to consider our way of life, they will seek us out, they will respect and take heed to the message that we preach. Even those in high authority , will be inquiring for answers. “Therefore, let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Let go of your fear that the darkness will prevail. Instead be ready to give those walking in darkness the answers that they seek. Let people know that Jesus saves, He heals, He delivers and that there is hope and help, right now! Let them know it not only by your voice, but by your Shining! youtu.be/IcVKfFaouBA
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 14:24:59 +0000
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