“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:13 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature is not merely God's gift to you; it is God's activity within you. The Christian life is the continual operation of God in the believer. One of theContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (12)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (11)
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son...” – Romans 8:29 LIGHT FOR NOW: The ultimate purpose of the divine nature is not merely that we possess God's life, but that we progressively reflect God's Son. The Father's goal is Christ revealed in us. EveryContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (11)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (10)
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” – 1John 3:2 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature is both a present reality and aContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (10)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (9)
“For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren.” – Hebrews 2:11 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature does not merely make us followers of Christ; it brings us into God's family. We are no longer strangers to GodContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (9)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (8)
“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” – 2Corinthians 3:18 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature is expressed by beholding Christ. The more you see Him through theContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (8)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (7)
“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.” – Colossians 3:10 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature changes your identity instantly, but the renewing of your mind is a lifelong journey. The new man must continually learn who he has become in Christ.Continue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (7)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (6)
“Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” – Romans 8:21 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature is a nature of liberty. God did not impart His life to leave you in bondage but to bring you into the glorious freedomContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (6)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (5)
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” – Romans 8:2 LIGHT FOR NOW: The divine nature is not merely a new status before God; it is a new power at work within the believer. The life of God does notContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (5)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (4)
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Christian life does not begin with self-improvement; it begins with a new creation. God does not renovate the old man; He creates a newContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (4)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (3)
“Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” – John 1:13 LIGHT FOR NOW: The believer's greatest identity is not found in his earthly ancestry but in his heavenly birth. You are who you are because you have been born ofContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (3)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (2)
“And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.” – 1Corinthians 15:49 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Christian life is not an attempt to improve Adam. It is the manifestation of Christ. In the new birth, God does not polish the old image; He introduces aContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (2)"
PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (1)
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” – 2Peter 1:4 LIGHT FOR NOW: Christianity is not merely the improvement of human nature; it is the impartation of God's life. TheContinue reading "PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (1)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 31)
“That the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” - John 17:23 LIGHT FOR NOW: The highest revelation of the Father's love is not merely that He loves us, but that He loves us with the very love with which He loves His Son. AsContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 31)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 30)
“And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.” - 1John 4:14 LIGHT FOR NOW: If you ever doubt the Father's love, look to Jesus. The Son is the Father's greatest declaration, greatest gift, and greatest revelation of love. As we come to theContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 30)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 29)
“Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.” - Psalm 73:23 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not only seen in great moments of deliverance. It is also experienced in His constant presence through the ordinary moments of life. One of the greatest comforts available to the believerContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 29)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 28)
“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love.” - Ephesians 1:4 LIGHT FOR NOW: Before you ever sought God, the Father's heart was already moving toward you in love. Redemption began in His love long before itContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 28)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 27)
“Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.” - John 13:1 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not temporary or seasonal.Continue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 27)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 26)
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” - Matthew 7:11 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not theoretical. It is practical, generous, and actively involved in the lives ofContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 26)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 25)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” - Ephesians 1:3 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not merely expressed in words. It is revealed in the rich inheritance He has given to every believer in Christ. OneContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 25)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 24)
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment...” - 1John 4:18 LIGHT FOR NOW: Fear survives where the Father's love is doubted. As the revelation of His love grows, fear loses its power. One of the greatest enemies of the believer's peace is fear. Fear has tormentedContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 24)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 23)
“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love...” - 1John 4:16 LIGHT FOR NOW: Victory in the Christian life does not come merely from knowing that God loves people. It comes from personally knowing and believing the love that God has for you. There is a significantContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 23)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 22)
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” - 1John 4:11 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love was never meant to stop with us. It is a river to flow through us, not merely a reservoir to be stored within us. One of the clearest evidences that a believer trulyContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 22)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 21)
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God...” - 1John 3:1 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not ordinary love. It is a love that elevates sinners into sons and brings strangers into His family. John was a man deeply captivated byContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 21)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 20)
“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.” - Hebrews 12:6 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not only revealed in His comfort and provision. It is also revealed in His correction, for true love seeks our growth and maturity. One of the most misunderstood expressions of God'sContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 20)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 19)
“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” - Luke 12:32 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's heart is not against His children. He delights in their welfare, growth, and participation in all that He has prepared for them in Christ. One of the greatest obstacles to experiencingContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 19)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 18)
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will.” - Ephesians 1:5 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love was not an afterthought. Before redemption was accomplished in history, it already existed in the heart of God. One of the most astonishing truths inContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 18)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 17)
“Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.” - Isaiah 49:15 LIGHT FOR NOW: Human love, no matter how sincere, can sometimes fail. But the Father's love is unfailing, unwavering, and eternal. One ofContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 17)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 16)
“For the Father himself loveth you...” - John 16:27 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not merely something He demonstrates occasionally; it is the atmosphere in which every believer lives every day. As we continue exploring the Father's love, it is important to move beyond merely knowing that God loves us and begin learningContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 16)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 15)
“And I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” - 2Corinthians 6:18 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's greatest desire is not merely to bless His children, but to have a relationship with them. Throughout Scripture, one truth repeatedly emerges: God's ultimate goal has alwaysContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 15)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 14)
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” - 1John 4:10 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love did not begin as a response to our love for Him. His love is the source from which our love for HimContinue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 14)"
THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 13)
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come... shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:38-39 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Father's love is not fragile. It is steadfast,Continue reading "THE FATHER’S LOVE (PART 13)"
LIGHT FROM THE WORD 