How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the "CHILDREN OF GOD"! "And That Is What We Are"! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know "Him".
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. 1st. John 3:1 - 3
Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light.
But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness.
" See To It Then That Then Light Within You
Is Not Darkness ". Luke 11: 24, and 36
" FOR THE GRACE OF GOD THAT BRINGS SALVATION HAS APPEARED TO ALL MEN".
It teaches us to say "NO" to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live "self-controlled", "upright" and "godly" lives in this present age, while we wait for the "BLESSED HOPE" - the glorious appearing of our GREAT GOD AND SAVIOUR, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself, a people that are " His Very Own ", eager to do what is good. Titus 2: 11-14
" BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD "
THE PEOPLE HE CHOSE FOR HIS INHERITANCE.
From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind,
from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth;
He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.....
In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in "His Holy Name".
"MAY YOUR UNFAILING LOVE REST UPON US,
O LORD"
Even As We Put "Our Hope In You". Psalms 33: 12-22
"Now the Lord is the Spirit,
and where the Spirit of the Lord "IS"
THERE IS FREEDOM. 2 CORINTHIANS 3: 17
Thank you O Lord,
It's only by "Your Grace" do we stand.
Thank you O Lord,
It's only by "Your Grace" do we stand.
Do We Stand! - DMc-soldiers of light-1992 -
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence,
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the "Joy" of "Your Salvation"
and grant me a willing spirit, to substain me.
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you. Psalms 51: 11-13
"HIS PROMISES ARE PRECIOUS"
His divine power, has given us everything
we need for life, and godliness,
through our knowledge of Him,
who called us by his own glory and goodness.
Through these he has given us
His very great and precious promises,
so that through them you may participate
in the "Divine Nature" and escape the
corruption in the world
caused by "evil desires". 2nd Peter 1: 3,4
"HOLD TO THE TEACHINGS"
.....So then brothers, stand firm and
"Hold To The Teachings" we pass on to you,
weather by word of mouth or by letter.
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself
and God our Father, who loved us
and by his grace gave us
eternal encouragement and good hope,
encourage your hearts,
and strengthen you
in every good deed and word. Thessalonians 2: 15, 16, 17
It takes great strength to walk within the light.
But, we are not expected to do it on our own. No one can ever come to God unless God is calling them.
Also, it takes great strength to keep ones self "Pure". especially in this fast paced, and sinful world that is always, and forever, enticing; and manipulating; and relentlessly calling out; saying: follow me; follow us; follow this; or follow that.
Anyone can get into a boat and let the strong current carry them down stream and over the waterfalls. But to be able to jump off of that boat, and swim upstream against the current and make your way to safety, takes great courage; strength; and determination.
This "strength"; "courage"; and determination, is a "gift" from God.
No one can ever be pure, or stay pure without the power of the Holy Spirit keeping them.
Keep yourself "Pure" "in God", and "for God". Practise those gifts from God that are able to keep you "PURE". Always keep in mind that being in the Light, and being of the Light, are of the Highest Of Callings". Always keep God, in the front of your mind, and talk to Him, with "Prayer". HE will give you the strength that you need to endure the temptations.
Always remember that whatever part of "Your Being" you feed, (weather it be the spirit, or the flesh) is the part of you that is going to be the strongest.
If you endulge yourself in the things of the flesh, the flesh will grow stronger; and, if not put into "CHECK", the flesh will feed on the things that are temporarily satisfying it.
The problem is that the things of the flesh are always temporary, and will never have any lasting effect. Because of "SIN", the flesh can never be satisfied. It always wants more, and many times it need to move to another level before it can temporarily be satisfied again. "It Can Never Be Fully Satisfied"!
The things of "God" are "EVERLASTING". They bring lasting "Satisfaction", and "Joy, and "Peace" to the soul. They also bring "ETERNAL LIFE" to the "SOUL".
So, "BE PURE", Be like unto the "Statue Of Liberty": Stand in the "PATHS", by the way of the "GATES", so that "ALL" may see "YOUR LIGHT". Hold "high" your head, and "stretch out" your arm, and proclaim the "PURE LIGHT" that is within you. Hold tight to your bossom, the "Words Of Your Declaration", that from this day forward, "YOU WILL BE PURE", in the "POWER OF HIS MIGHT"! AMEN!
"LOOKING AT HIS DECIPLES JESUS SAID".
"Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God".
"Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied".
"Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh".
"Blessed are you when men hate you,
when they exclude you, and insult you,
and reject you name as evil,
because of the Son Of Man".
"Rejoice in that day,
and leap for joy,
because "GREAT"
is your reward in heaven".
For that is how their fathers
treated the prophets. Luke 6: 20-23
Peace, Joy, and many Blessings to you and yours,
David McIntire
- A Soldier Of The Light -
