The Light Burns On

Christmas is filled with gift giving. I generally feel bad when I receive a gift from someone I did not buy a gift for. It is hard to receive. Humility receives while pride causes me to run out to buy extra gifts for those awkward moments.

Diving into God's word is an incredible privilege and pleasure. His Word is truth that never changes. It is a sure foundation on which faith is built. The solid rock of Jesus Christ, who according to John 1 is the Word, provides the very stability that our souls hunger and thirst after. Jesus, being the Word of God, lived out the Father's heart before our very eyes. Through Jesus' deeds and love we see God's Word take on flesh. As Jesus lived out the Word by the power of the Holy Spirit, people were transformed.

The Word empowered by the Spirit brought light into the darkness of our world. This light was unlike any other light. In this light, the cares of the world fall away. Insurmountable problems are crushed in the presence of God's glorious Light. This Light is fueled by the anointing of the Spirit. We are told that all who receive the gift of salvation have been sealed with the Holy Spirit.

I am convinced we have far more of the Lord's power and help at our disposal than what we ever turn to or ask for. It also seems to me that the only thing that stands in the way of receiving this power and help is our pride which keeps us from yielding to the Spirit. Yielding to the commands of the Word and responding to the whispers of God requires submission and humility to ask and receive help from the Lord.

Papa respects the boundary of pride. He never crosses over the rock wall around our hearts. Instead, Papa patiently knocks on the door, drawing us to Himself. He waits for our invitation. Invite Papa into the holy sanctuary of your soul. Join Him. Yield to Him. Listen for His whisper. Take in His Word. Be filled with the oil of His Spirit. Receive HIs Light.