THE FLASHLIGHT IN THE ATTIC
THE FLASHLIGHT IN THE ATTIC
BY PAT GULLEY
2 Pet 1:19
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your heart (KJV
I was attending a Christian Seminar in Indianapolis several years ago, and the speaker said that after some of his meetings, there were people who approached him and accused him of using the Bible to confuse them. He said he would always respond by saying, "Accusing the Bible of confusing you is like blaming the flashlight for the mess you found in the attic. The mess was always in the attic: you just didn't see it until you turned the flashlight on."
As we approach this New Year, I find myself remembering those words about the flashlight in the attic. Confusion reigns in the hearts and minds of many people today, and yet they never recognize it. It is there in many forms, but they think it is normal to have those confused thoughts and desires. When the Word of God is preached to them or if they are taught from the teachings of the New Testament, they squirm and sweat and complain that the Bible is confusing them. They say that anybody can make the Bible say anything they want it to. Instead of accepting the Bible as the Word of God, they treat it like the words of man. Their eyes are blinded by their own deceits and they fail to comprehend the true meaning of God's plan for mankind.
In our opening Scripture, the Apostle Peter is telling the readers that they should take heed to the word of God and allow that word to enter into their hearts and minds and pray for that word to illuminate them to the reality of God. The Apostle Paul was given the same message from the Lord when he was commissioned to go into the entire world and preach the Gospel. The results of believing and receiving the Lord's Word will change a person's life forever.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. (KJV)
Jesus Christ is the Word revealed to us in human form. Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. My prayer for you this New Year is that you get a glimpse of Him in your heart and when the reality of Jesus in resurrected power and glory dawns on you, you will never be the same again. Light will bring to you a new day and a new way of living. This is the year for you to let the light of God shine in your life and you will see what wonderful plans the Lord has waiting for you. Do not be confused. God loves you. He always has and He always will.
BY PAT GULLEY
2 Pet 1:19
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your heart (KJV
I was attending a Christian Seminar in Indianapolis several years ago, and the speaker said that after some of his meetings, there were people who approached him and accused him of using the Bible to confuse them. He said he would always respond by saying, "Accusing the Bible of confusing you is like blaming the flashlight for the mess you found in the attic. The mess was always in the attic: you just didn't see it until you turned the flashlight on."
As we approach this New Year, I find myself remembering those words about the flashlight in the attic. Confusion reigns in the hearts and minds of many people today, and yet they never recognize it. It is there in many forms, but they think it is normal to have those confused thoughts and desires. When the Word of God is preached to them or if they are taught from the teachings of the New Testament, they squirm and sweat and complain that the Bible is confusing them. They say that anybody can make the Bible say anything they want it to. Instead of accepting the Bible as the Word of God, they treat it like the words of man. Their eyes are blinded by their own deceits and they fail to comprehend the true meaning of God's plan for mankind.
In our opening Scripture, the Apostle Peter is telling the readers that they should take heed to the word of God and allow that word to enter into their hearts and minds and pray for that word to illuminate them to the reality of God. The Apostle Paul was given the same message from the Lord when he was commissioned to go into the entire world and preach the Gospel. The results of believing and receiving the Lord's Word will change a person's life forever.
Acts 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. (KJV)
Jesus Christ is the Word revealed to us in human form. Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. My prayer for you this New Year is that you get a glimpse of Him in your heart and when the reality of Jesus in resurrected power and glory dawns on you, you will never be the same again. Light will bring to you a new day and a new way of living. This is the year for you to let the light of God shine in your life and you will see what wonderful plans the Lord has waiting for you. Do not be confused. God loves you. He always has and He always will.
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