THE LIFE OF FAITH AND THE GLORIOUS CHURCH - 2009
january 4th
WE ARE THE LIGHT
OF THE WORLD
John 12:32-33 NASB
Now certainly we know
that this statement of Jesus describes His death on the cross [vs.33], but it is also
symbolic of the "ascension" life that we have in Christ - that is, to
be seated with Him in the Heavenly places at the right hand of the Father. As
one walks from that position of ascension [absolute authority], clothed with
power from on high, then they shall indeed be used to draw men to Christ. Why?
Because we are the light of the world. But to be a "pure light" we
are going to have to cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit
continually, in order that we not hinder the flow of the Holy Spirit through us
upon the hearts of men.
LIGHT, SPEAKING IN A PHYSICAL SENSE
ATTRACTS, AND IN THE SAME WAY - SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - THE LIGHT AND LOVE OF
GOD WILL ATTRACT ALL THAT SEEKS IN ANY WAY TO ALIGN ITSELF WITH HIM
Light [speaking in a
"physical" sense, attracts] - and, in the same way, [spiritually
speaking] the light and love of God will attract all that seeks in any way to
align itself with Him. On the other hand, all that aligns itself with Satan
[pride, darkness, fear and rebellion] - and is therefore outside of and apart
from God - is ALWAYS "offended" at the manifestation of the true
Light - and is thus repelled. This is an "absolute" spiritual
principle, and it is precisely why when one is in an area of
"backsliddeness" [because of a continued desire to lean upon their
own understanding in the pursuit of self-desire and self-agenda] they are moved
farther and farther away from the Word [Will] of God - through the influence of
the forces of darkness that are working against them. There is also the fact
that when one is convicted of their sin and rebellion any time they are exposed
to the anointed Word of God they "naturally" [unless that one's heart
is pure] separate themselves from that Word - and, in all likelihood, the
vessel delivering the Word. On the other hand, when a heart "diligently
seeks" God then - regardless of physical circumstances and the attempted
schemes of the Evil One - whenever divine light manifests that one is
"drawn" closer to the Father and His Word in every way - and
revelation knowledge is born. Let us be those who are found guarding our heart
with ALL diligence at all times. For, in doing so, we shall surely be
"drawn" into the fullness of Kingdom-life, and the true
Kingdom-service that is its spontaneous fruit - in and by the power of the
Father's light and love.
Related
Scriptures: Matthew 5:13-16; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Matthew 5:8; Proverbs 4:23;
James 4:8;
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