SIGHT

Jesus said, “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation.  But take courage; I have overcome the world!” John 16:33

The Spirit gave me this picture of a large deep round hole in the ground.  That hole is a symbol of a “circumstance”.  The only light comes from “above” that hole.  The light is a symbol of “God”.  You are standing on a ladder in that hole.  The ladder is you entering into the spiritual realm.  You can look up to the light (God) or look down into the darkness of circumstances.

He then gave me this verse Jesus spoke:

“The eye is the lamp of the body.  If your vision is clear, your whole body will be full of light.  But if your vision is poor, your whole body will be full of darkness.  If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!” Matthew 6:22-23  

Jesus goes on to say, “No one can serve two masters, for you will despise one and love the other.” 

People can either serve dark circumstances or look to God who enables us to see and live beyond those circumstances. 

Can Man be Subjective Enough?

I wish I was able to see this entire presentation.

Can man be objective and moral enough without God guiding and directing? The answer is no.... for he doesn't take into account his own desires and what he has been subjected to by society...

For what was wrong before in society is now all right -then what is to say what is wrong now will be all right later? Where is the line of right and wrong if it keeps on changing?

God doesn't change and either does His line of right and wrong. What is acceptable and justifiable and moral by man is not the same as what God thinks as acceptable and justifiable and moral.

As I thought about this more throughout the day. God has shown me it is an issue of society wanting to be self-sufficient -without God. This is the same issue that came up in the Garden of Eden and caused the fall of Adam and Eve.

Subjective moral reasoning is based on what you are subjecting yourself to. If it is the fallen understanding of the world we are subjecting our reasoning to -then we are terribly wrong. We are essentially cursing ourselves by believing in something that isn't at all true.

A person may believe based on comparison to others that they are qualified to get into heaven based on their idea of goodness. When in fact the only way into heaven is through Jesus Christ- through whom we are saved and gain the mind of Christ.

Self-sufficiency, is the absence of God in ones life.

“Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin”?” Proverbs‬ ‭20:9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Psalms 91:1 (Spiritual Fatigue)

“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalms 91:1 NLT

We all need to find rest, peace, solace in the Lord - in these days where it seems the storms of the world like to rattle and sound off and bring rushing flood waters of against our ramparts. Arrow after arrow... Threat after threat. Loss and pain and struggle.

We understand the fatigue of spiritual warfare against our soul. But I find this fatigue is not in vain, it is a sign- for we find out how strongly we hold on to this life more then our continual submission to God.

We remember though we walk through this world we are no longer of it. Though we walk through the darkest valley we are not afraid and we should not lose heart-for God is with us and he protects and comforts us. We remember it is the Lord's battle, not our battle. We remember where we stand and we take solace in knowing this Rock will not fail.

And we realize this is not true for those still lost in this world and a pity and a compassion comes forth. We make an effort to reach out to those passing by in those dirty rushing flood waters. We stick out our hand and say "take my hand!" Some ignore but some do take up the offer and the Lord helps us pluck them out of the torrent.

Some after hearing the truth accept the life changing/saving message of Jesus Christ and some slip right back into the perilous flood waters always remaining a victim instead of realizing and finding what is a victor.

We must live life from a victor state of mind not a victim state of mind. For if God is for us who can be against us? Who can separate us from God's love?

For victory has been already won...

So if you are experiencing battle fatigue or living as a victim instead of a victor come find rest and peace and solace in the shadow of the Almighty.

See To It That No One...

“See to it that no one take you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to elementary principles of the world, rather than from Christ.” Colossians 2:8

The verse seemed to come out nowhere today as I was driving.  And heeding this “nowhere” verse, I took time to look it up and listen to what God would say to me personally about this statement throughout the day. 

We should not get sidetracked or carried away by the opinions and concerns of men, which are many and varied- but remain in the mindset of Christ where there is self-control, peace, love, hope, joy, liberty, sound/solid thinking, patience, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, praise, and faith.  

These should precede and cancel out anything that detracts from the fresh renewing Christ-mindset.

Actions and words speak volumes.  They either speak of death and the flesh or life, truth and the Spirit.  They either speak or think of impossibilities or possibilities.   He also spoke of the “Presence” of God in our life.  

We are the kingdom of God on earth.  We are His ambassadors. We are His children.   We are not to allow the opinions of others tell us who we are -nor are we to allow attractive and persuasive arguments, speeches, writings, traditions of men persuade us to think and/or act carelessly -only causing us harm.   We are to let heaven fill our thoughts for our real life is hidden and found in Christ. (Note Colossians 3:2-3)

We are to stand on Christ, our rock, and our assurance- for when all things fade away… which they will, He will still be standing, as the rest will be laid to wasted debris.    

Let this really sink in! We are the kingdom of God for He shines His light on and in His city.  It is the fullness of God living in us that makes a difference.

Living is our relationship with Christ Jesus.  “… For we are joined together in his body by his strong sinews, and we grow only as we get our nourishment and strength from God.” (Note: Colossians 2:19)