THE LIFE OF FAITH AND THE GLORIOUS CHURCH - 2009
MARCH 26th
"SPIRITUAL DARKNESS"
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
Spiritual darkness is
caused by a greater desire to be "right" in one's own thinking, than
to come to the knowledge of the truth [the Will of God] at all cost to the
"flesh". Spiritual darkness only exists when the "natural"
[preconceived notions and "mental" ascensions] is put in the place of
the "divine" [revelation]. It is the Father's desire to direct the
feet of His precious children onto the path that He has chosen for them -
having already prepared perfectly the way before them. As we truly acknowledge
Him in ALL things it is certain that this secure - albeit, narrow - path will
unfold before us. One needs to "hear" [on an ongoing basis] the voice
of the Holy Spirit in order to walk in the fullness of this revelation. For if
one seeks to lean upon their "own" understanding and, thus, go their
own way they will surely enter onto the path that the Evil One would have them
on - a path that may "seem" right but, in reality, will only end in
darkness and confusion [Proverbs 14:12]. It must be understood by every child of
God that there are only two paths: one leading to death and one leading to
life; one leading away from fellowship with the Father and His Word, and one
leading to an ever deeping relationship with the Father and His Word. Let us be
those who are found faithful in this most critical hour to choose the
"illumined" [high and raised up] path that our loving Father has
chosen for us - for deep darkness will surely enshroud those who turn their
faces from Him [Isaiah 60:2] [through a continued "heart-fellowship" with the
world and its ways].
Related Scriptures: Luke 11:35;
Ephesians 2:8; Matthew 7:13-14; John 10:10;
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