Rhapsody of Realities Tuesday, November 19th THE WORD GIVES LIGHT Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple (Psalm 119:130). Some people may not know this, but every human being has two sets of eyes. The first is our physical eyes with which we see and appreciate the world around us. The other set is the spiritual eyes, which, incidentally, most never use, or dont know how to use; theyve never seen with the spiritual eyes. Such people only see things from the natural point of view. Only the Word of God can open your spiritual eyes. I remember the testimony of a man who was healed in one of our meetings. For two years, he couldnt recognize anyone, not even his wife or siblings. While at the meeting, however, he was fully restored to normalcy. Even though we didnt physically lay hands on him, he experienced a divine touch because he was in the presence of God, where the Word was being taught. Hence, his mind was illumined to see and comprehend rightly again-thats the power of Gods Word! Our opening verse says, The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Interestingly, the Greek Septuagint uses the word photizo, which means to illuminate or flood with light. Therefore, the verse should actually read, The entrance of thy words floods with light…. As you allow Gods Word into your heart through diligent study and constant meditation, your heart is flooded with light. Its akin to the Spirits prayer through the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:17-18 which says That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened…. He prays that the eyes of your spirit will be flooded with light. Even now, as youre studying Gods Word in this devotional, something is happening in your spirit. Your spiritual eyes are being flooded with light; theyre being enlightened to see and apprehend the realities of our heavenly Kingdom. CONFESSION I testify that theres light in my life and in all that concerns me, because Im yielded to the ministry of the Word. I refuse to fret today or in the future because the light of the Gospel shines in my heart, showing me the path of victory and success! Theres no darkness whatsoever in my life; my way is bright and my future secure. Halleluiah! F U R T H E R S T U D Y John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 2 Corinthians 4:4 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. DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: James 2-3:1-13 Jeremiah 38-40 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 13:1-11 1 Chronicles 19 Have a great day!!!
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