a recess...

I've been on a recess from this blog for a while. It's been a crazy and fantastic time seeing God go to work in my life and the life of others. I've been seeing God bless me by opening up a possible new source of employment working with a believer. I've been living my life on the give and have seen God open doors of learning and growth for me and those around me. It's been incredible to see one particular disciple who I have been undershepharding grow in her ability to discern good from bad and right from wrong based on the Word. God has really been making his Word and will apparent. Hebrews 4:12 says:

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

When we apply the Word in life's situations, it's easier and easier to see what God's will is in those situations. In Ephesians 1:17-18, Paul prays by revelation for them that God would give them spiritual wisdom and revelations knowledge, that the eyes of their understanding would be enlightened and that they would know the hope of the calling and inheritance that they would have in the mystery. We can also have that prayer for ourselves to know the spiritual wisdom and revelation knowledge in life's varied situations, not just as they pertain to our calling or inheritance, but in every aspect of life. We can seek knowledge and allow God to let us know what is the correct choice for us and for others in our life. God can direct our steps by making our way plain.

Psalms 119:104-105

Through thy [God's] precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

The Word shines as a light that makes our way plain. It illuminates our lives and gives us insight into choices and situations. God's word also shines light in order to dispel darkness. The first time that we see this is in the beginning of this world. 

Genesis 1:2-4

And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.

He was able to, just by speaking, dispel the darkness. Just with four simple words (in English at least), God completely dispelled the darkness that was upon the face of the deep. The darkness originated when the angel of light, Lucifer, fell from grace. That cataclysmic event brought the darkness, but God ensures that His light is always available. All that we have to do is flip the switch. How? We go to God.



II Samuel 22:29-35

For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places. He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

David looked to God, and God came through for him every time. David screwed up every now and again,  but God was his light and shield.

Psalm 27:1, 11

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?...Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. 

 Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24

O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee....Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

 David trusted God to be his light and for God to discern the way that he should go. David even wrote by revelation how much he trusted God to do this. We can have that same trust in God to tell us what is or isn't right.