Category: Glory

[The Glory Unveiled]

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. [ Genesis 1:2 KJV ]

The world is presently in chaos, lacking form, order, and peace. The Holy Spirit is essential for maintaining order and proper shape. Wherever the Holy Spirit is absent, there is constant chaos and disorder. At the core of any system that does not allow for the Holy Spirit’s influence lies darkness and void. Initially, the world resembled the description of our anchor verse of scripture because a personality, the Holy Spirit, was absent. The Holy Spirit, referred to as the mother of the Church and the believer’s helper, lives in us and this is why our lives are as a shining light from glory to glory. However, when the Holy Spirit is not allowed to influence a people, their every situation mirrors the description above. Currently, the Holy Spirit dwells in people who believe in Jesus, resulting in a world void of darkness and chaos for them. The Holy Spirit holds all the possibilities of God, unlocked and released only when we speak by the mind of God. Ezekiel found himself in a valley of darkness, devoid of life and order, yet the Holy Spirit was present. All that was required for change was a word spoken in faith or as led by God. When Ezekiel spoke, change occurred, and dry bones came to life. Our dark and chaotic circumstances persist due to the absence of God’s Spirit and a word spoken in faith. However, we can alter the narrative and restore order and peace to every situation by the Holy Spirit.

Prayer_Bead: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Your Spirit’s presence in my life and situations. Let there be light and order in Jesus’ name.

Wisdom_Quote: The world is in darkness and chaos without the Holy Spirit.

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[The Glory Unveiled]

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; [ 2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV ]

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and consolidation of sediments, which consist of particles of minerals, organic matter, and other materials. In any sequence of undisturbed sediments, the youngest rocks are found at the top while the oldest are at the bottom because they are deposited in horizontal layers. However, in the collapse of sedimentary rocks, those closest to the surface are most susceptible to breaking and erosion. This vulnerability is due to factors such as less consolidation, surface effects, and human activities. When we apply this concept to the believer’s mind, we can see that there are numerous layers of thoughts as our feelings and emotions accumulate or layer upon the established thought of God. These newer layers of thoughts and emotions often try to elevate themselves above the present revelation of God within us. The apostle Paul teaches us to bring such thoughts that exalt themselves above the foundational thoughts of God into obedience to Christ. Just as the upper layers of rocks are displaced due to surface effects and less consolidation, thoughts that do not align with God’s will for our lives should not be allowed to remain within us because they lack the strength to withstand the pressures of this world and its systems. We push them down by bringing them into obedience to Christ. We bring every thought and imagination into obedience to Christ by subjecting them to align with God’s word rather than our desires, feelings, or emotions. Such desires and emotions collapse in the face of the word of God, losing their power over us. Let us enforce the law of superposition over such thoughts, displacing them with the word of God and positioning His word above them. Let us prioritize the word of God, and every baseless thought will lose its authority.

Prayer_Bead: Lord Jesus, thank you for the power of your word over every circumstance of my life, even over my thoughts. Let every baseless thought be brought into obedience to your will.

Wisdom_Quote: Prioritizing the word of God over every thought brings every thought into obedience.

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[The Glory Unveiled]

”My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.” [ Hosea 4:6‬ NKJV‬‬ ]

The destruction of Adam and Eve and all of humanity began from a deficiency in knowledge. Adam was given the instruction that contained the antidote for the woes and challenges mangled in humanity’s makeup. So that as long as that knowledge is preserved and the instruction adhered to, man was going to be okay eternally in the presence of God. But then, Eve was not properly equipped with the knowledge responsible for the sustenance and upkeep of humanity. When the serpent came to test her knowledge of truth, it was discovered that she did not study to show herself approved unto God. And so, the devil exploited her ignorance. And took advantage of that lack of knowledge to invite destruction (death). Our anchor scripture says God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Even though they are God’s people, they are destroyed when knowledge is absent. The surprising thing about the absence of this knowledge is that, it was rejected. Just as Eve rejected knowledge. She rejected knowledge because she could have called her lord and husband, when the serpent was trying to confuse her. But instead, she tried to prove herself to have had adequate knowledge. Our anchor scripture goes on to say, “because you have forgotten the law of God…” This was also apparent in Eve’s response when the serpent asked if God said they should not eat of any tree? In quoting what God had said, she added a phrase that was not in the original statement (Genesis 3:3). This probably means she had forgotten the intial statement God gave them (Genesis 2:17). Knowledge is key to longevity and preservation. This is why we need to equip ourselves with the knowledge of God; rightly dividing the word of truth, necessary for our livelihood and godliness.

Prayer_Bead: Omniscient Lord, thank you for all the things you have made available for my learning and growth.

Wisdom_Quote: Knowledge is the ledger that connects us to life.

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