Part XXXXVIII
Lord, let your light shine out of darkness
The False Prophets
When we are in darkness, we are more likely to commit sins. So we should leave the darkness and encounter the light of Jesus, as this is the only way for us to enter into salvation. Let us pray for God's pity on our wretchedness and disobedience to His commands. False prophets will approach us in an attempt to divert us from the faith; we must learn how to avoid them. Only our complete faith in Christ Jesus will allow us to discern what is good and what is evil. Jeremiah 23:11–12 (NJB): Yes, even prophet and priest are godless, I have detected their wickedness in my own House, Yahweh declares. 12 Because of this, their way will prove treacherous going for them; in the darkness where they are driven, there they will fall. For I shall bring disaster on them, when the year for punishing them comes, Yahweh declares.
We should have at least a spiritual father and spiritual teachers to help us study and follow the way of Christ Jesus. We do not need to worry about it; God will send us spiritual fathers or spiritual teachers at the appropriate moment. Then we shall come to know the truth that is hidden in the Scriptures, the Word of God, who is Jesus himself. (John 17:17 (NJB): Consecrate them in the truth; your word is truth.)
God created the darkness and light, the light always shine out of darkness. Our hearts are enlighten by Jesus, the real light came on earth to live in our midst to bring us closer to God to know Him and live eternally in His Trinitarian love. God brought Jesus Christ into this world to reveal the glory of God on the face of Christ. When we see Jesus, we see the Father in Heaven and we experience God’s unconditional love he poured on us. 2 Corinthians 4:6 (NJB): 6 It is God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ that has shone into our hearts to enlighten them with the knowledge of God’s glory, the glory on the face of Christ.
Isaiah 45:3 (NJB): 3 I shall give you secret treasures and hidden hoards of wealth, so that you will know that I am Yahweh, who call you by your name, the God of Israel. God will give us spiritual wealth and hidden treasures, which are all hidden in Jesus Christ. God sent Jesus into the world to make all of us His children. All of this will be learned by silently pondering on the Holy Scriptures at Jesus' feet, as Mary, Martha's and Lazer's sister, did. Our humility and gentleness causes the Lord to open our hearts and minds so that we can listen to Him and understand the mysteries of His kingdom. God will reveal the secret treasures of the darkness, allowing us to understand the operations of evil. Then we shall know He is the Lord, since He called us by name. We will not come to know Jesus unless we are aware of the acts of darkness. Knowing Jesus leads us to know the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, the Holy Trinity.
