Part 51
God’s Word will make us differentiate between the Light and Darkness
We should hear the Word of God constantly. Through hearing Jesus’ Words our faith will increase. ‘But it is in that way faith comes, from hearing, and that means hearing the word of Christ.’ Rom. 10: 17 The Word of God can always strengthen us through our relationships with our brothers. Their efforts for me were very much encouraging me to embrace the Charism of Br Victor. In the earlier years of my association with Brothers (CG) I was listening to Brothers’ audio talks in cassettes, and I would listen to one of Br. Victor's talks before going to bed. We should hear and read the Word of God as a daily practice. When we read the Word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can hear Jesus' voice. We should always remember that we are still babies and cannot eat hard foods. Br. Victor frequently speaks about this Word of God. ‘And so, brothers, I was not able to talk to you as spiritual people; I had to talk to you as people still living by your natural inclinations, still infants in Christ; I fed you with milk and not solid food, for you were not yet able to take it—and even now, you are still not able to, for you are still living by your natural inclinations………’1Cor. 3: 1-3. First, we should get rid of all kinds of natural inclinations. We are not like worldly people and now we are different from them. God has chosen us for a special purpose that is to glorify Him and work for the eternal life as our inheritance from God. ‘All the scriptures are inspired by God and useful for refuting error, for guiding people’s lives and teaching them to be upright. This is someone who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work.’ (2Tim. 3: 16-17) God's Word will correct all of our transgressions. It will help us discriminate between darkness and light, but we must immerse in God's Word. It will lead us down the proper path in choosing and carrying out God's will. We shall be able to do all of the good works that God has entrusted to us. We must recognise the significance of prophecy, which is a true work of the Holy Spirit as showed by His own words. The words are inspired not by human wisdom, but by the Holy Spirit, who always inspires us. ‘At the same time, we must recognise that the interpretation of scriptural prophecy is never a matter for the individual. For no prophecy ever came from human initiative. When people spoke for God it was the Holy Spirit that moved them.’ (2Pet. 1: 20-21)
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