Daily Musings ~ Part 3

Jesus told us in John 8 that He is the light of the world and that if we follow Him, we will not walk in darkness but have the light of life. In Matthew 5, Jesus said that we are to be the light of the world and to let our good works so shine before men that they would see your good works and thusly glorify your Father in heaven. Lately what seems to emanate from too many is more like something that needs a new battery or that which even resembles a strobe light. You have to turn away from its annoying effects. Some follow those who allure you with garish carnival lights that may attract you, but their way leads to a destructive path. This seems to lead to a path of seduction causing many to careen into the ditch of waywardness of politics and religion. We forget His warnings of what to follow and how we must present ourselves as His followers.

Jesus said in Luke 11:34 that “The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore, when your eye (your conscience) is good, your whole body also is full of light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is full of darkness.” But in verse 35 He gives a most prescient and foreboding warning saying, “Therefore take heed that the light that is in you is not darkness.” Somewhere we can follow that which may appear as light, but its roots are darkness and of evil intent. It can be mesmerizing and alluring. How have so many felt led to follow that which is the antithesis of all our Savior taught? Somehow many have come to believe that taking the earth for His Kingdom by whatever means necessary is acceptable. We CANNOT inherit His kingdom through unrighteousness. Eyesight becomes darkened by following false teachings and promises. Greed, self-serving, envy, hate, become entangled with false teaching that causes those not grounded in His light to be led astray. One becomes prey to the intellectually and spiritually dishonest. And the promise of some immediate gratification causes one to take their eyes off the prize which emanates from a foul and lie filled parallel dark world. Yet some close their spiritual eyes and hold their nose for the promise of that which allows light and darkness to co-exist simultaneously.

We are living in a time when just saying you’re a Christian can open doors for you. Forget judging one by their fruit. Lying and cheating have become acceptable by many if it will provide what one wants. The Sermon on the Mount just gets in the way of one’s desired goals. All you need to do is place a placard of the Ten Commandments everywhere and that should do the trick. Or make a spectacle of holding up the bible in a televised event. Lightning won’t strike you so that must mean you’re right with Him. We are supposed to examine ourselves to see whether or not we are in the faith, but what faith? Maybe a new one where selfishness, hating your fellow man, getting anything you can by whatever means possible, all have become acceptable. This is all a darkness that has caused a lack of self-scrutiny by not examining His word and the resulting spiritual ignorance which leads to rebellion, disobedience and unbelief. It seems to be acceptable to be yoked with those who have made up their own self-serving gospel. We must not allow ourselves to be yoked with unbelievers or those who preach a different gospel. Even an angel! Paul says in Galatians 1:8 to let them be accursed that preach such. Pray as David did in Psalm 18:28. Ask the Lord to light your lamp and enlighten your darkness.

Colossians 2:8 says, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” This is incumbent on you to ensure this doesn’t happen. If you listen to one that expresses that which is contrary to Him, it’s upon you. I look at what I see in the hatred, vengeful, and lying spirit in one that has become acceptable to his maga-followers and realize that solid food is no longer in their spiritual diets. Discerning of this spirit not of God has been lost. To some without a fight. I so pray His mercy and truth blanket this land and that we have not walked out of His grace. Romans 13:12 says, “The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore, let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.” The time is short. I pray His light fill you. Blessings.