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Light can be expressed in many ways. When one speaks of knowledge, that’s a form of light. When one speaks of the natural agent that makes things visible, this is light. When one speaks of a truth that has been obscured, or covered over, but begins to come to the forefront of one’s thinking, that is light. The scriptures tell us that the god of this world has blinded the eyes of those who believe not 2Cor.4:4. Satan is called the Prince of the Power Of The Air, or he can be called the, “Prince Of Darkness,” Eph. 2:2. Jesus came into the world to destroy the powers of darkness so that men could see clearly what’s right and wrong; what has the power to save and what has the power to condemn. Regardless of one’s present knowledge, these two forces or at work. Jesus, the Lord And Christ is connected to Light and salvation, and Satan the Prince Of death, is connected to darkness. Won’t you make the decision to receive the light of the Lord Jesus Christ through God’s word, and clean escape, that which is set in motion to destroy. If you haven’t as of yet, ask Jesus to come into your heart. The you will be connected to the light.

John 8:12 English Standard Version (ESV)

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Have you ever watched men and women climb Mt Kilimanjaro? I have. I have watched the determination of those who seemed to be fearless. They’ve taken cameras on their headsets, and one can watch the trek as it progresses. In some of the sections, everyone appears jolly. Then other sections, a seriousness comes across the entire group, and with much carefulness, they progress. An interesting thing that I noticed, was that the guides would say from time to time, “Pole Pole” or “keep a slow pace.” This was because the air became thin the higher the elevation. As they reached the summit, it was not without arduous moments; there were many, but their victory was sweet! The Lord has often taken time to encourage me when viewing these treks. He said, keep moving forward; even if it’s “Pole Pole,” or at a slower pace. He encourages me to “rest a while; don’t quit, know others have gone before me, and I will be able to complete my race.” I’m thankful for His creative encouragement. You can take your time and slow down too if you must, but don’t quit. You will reach the summit soon. Then you can start on a new trek.

1 Cor. 4:3,4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

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It can’t produce a harvest without your help. If it sits in its package, and is not taken out, though life may lie deep within, it remains a seed no use to men. But if it’s taken out and planted correctly, and cared for as a farmer would respectfully, and if weeds do appear, and are taken way, and the elements above are conducive, ( God’s Hands come over the elements when your walking in his plan), I say, that the seeds that were planted, and well looked after, produce a great harvest indeed. Now look back the the parable of The Sower “ and believe.

Mark 4:14-21

14The sower soweth the word. 15And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 18And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

Is definitely case specific.
The Office Of the Prophetess moves upon me from time to time as the Holy Spirit wills. One who stands in the office of the prophet is moved upon, by the Spirit Of God by sudden inspiration.
One who stands in the office of the prophet, has visions and dreams. Prophecy also comes forth as the Spirit wills. One who stands in the office of the prophet is either a preacher or teacher or both. In other words they don’t operate in the gifts of the Spirit at all times, but they would have a consistent manifestation of the gifts as they minister the gospel. One who stands in the office of the prophet, or prophetess from time to time, is shown future events. They are shown the spiritual atmosphere around a person or a group of believers as the Spirit wills. One who is developed in the office of a prophet knows that if they don’t follow closely what God is sharing, and execute their office, they can fall into the trap of the enemy by reason of disobedience.
Now the case specific word is this, if you have a calling to one office or another, move into it quickly so that God can protect those around you and yourself. For the Lord is a military strategist. So is the wicked one. What people don’t know causes them to suffer great loss. For God said my people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6. Obey the unction on the inside, learn of your call and don’t allow anyone to shuffle you away from it. (This word was spoken specifically, but all can receive light in these matters.)

Eph, 4:7-12

7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

Whilst in the service of the King, see your mandate as, supreme. Okay, that’s a little firm, let me be just a little lighter. If your not careful, images will arise that try to take control of your eyes. In other words, “what’s the use!” An American phrase meaning I don’t see any results! “All I see is……”But just keep up with what ever He is telling you to do. Love doesn’t wait on everything to be in place, it continues to express itself in faithful service. If you will keep up, first, you will see your victory in the word. This is true. Next that victory in the word will develop images on the inside of you. Lastly but not least, ( it’s all in the process of your faith you see), you will behold a little victory here, and a little victory there. Then they will grow into larger victories, for your faith is processed just like a seed. Please, don’t let your feelings pull you away, God needs your witness, your service, your smile, your love for him ( which includes love for his word day by day.)

Hebrew3:1,2
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

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Once you have given your heart to Jesus, you become “the apple of God’s eye.” He’s so thrilled with you. He has so much to show you, so much to teach you, so much to say to you, but first he desires and requires that you feed upon His word to nourish your heart. Wow! That was a long sentence. Lol! Yet God wants: a long, a prosperous, a healthy, and a loving relationship with you.

Deuteronomy 32:10 He found him in a desert land; ( speaking of Jacob), and in the waste howling wilderness; ( This is Abraham’s grandson), he led him about, he instructed him, (His Name was changed to Israel), he kept him as the apple of his eye. ( Every descendant of Abraham that receives Jesus enjoys this same position now.)

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When you see your brother or sister what is your estimation of him or her? Sometimes familiarity breeds contempt. Sometimes prejudices surface and stand out. God has a remedy for these of things. . We are too see them as He see’s them. That’s why it’s soooo important to get your mind renewed to the word of God. First of all, your mind is being changed by who He says you are, and what He says you can do. As Your changing the image of yourself, be sure to see your brother or Sister along this same line. If God is perfecting you, He is perfecting them. And as you keep the proper images of yourself and your brother and sister, How sweet your appear countenance can become.  

16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation

As we go at different work assignments, make sure at the end…, wait a minute, scratch that. Make sure that you take periodic moments to rest in the arms of Love. Sure, you will get further that way. Just think, we use to head into things with high tension in the midst. Toiling to maintain our cool as we worked with people along the way. Sometimes that didn’t go so well, because our patience level was shot. The remedy; the fix, is to communicate often with our loving Heavenly Father, who is able to help us relieve that tension. This will keep us sweet to work with. For Love has got this thing in control.

Psalms 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore

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