BE FREE INDEED

 

 

Ye Are The Light:

It is obvious that we cannot give what we don’t have. God has been in existence before He created heaven and earth. Before creation, one of the virtues of God is Light. 1 John1:5. No wonder, the first declaration of God at His wonderful works of creation was – let there be Light. Gen 1:2-5. To complete the circle, He made the great light sun to rule the day, the lesser light moon and stars to rule the night. Gen 1:16-17.

 

After the significant deliverance of Israelites, in leading them to the Promised Land, God manifested His presence by leading them by the Pillar of Cloud in the day and Pillar of Fire in the night. Ex. 13:21-22. This symbolize divine direction, protection, urge for action, warmth and soundness to the Israelites.

 

In the Old Testament, God made an everlasting covenant with King David and his seed. 2 Chr 21:7. Thereafter his service to God and his people David was known to be light of Israel even in his old age. 2 Sam 21:17. Also King David declared to be a witness of the Almighty God. Is 55:3-4. This is the main focus of this message which we are expected to be practicalised in this dispensation of grace.

 

There were various challenges in the life of King David, by the grace of God, he prevailed. There has been lots of rebellion against light from ages pass till now. Job 24:13. No wonder men loved darkness than light because their deeds were evil. John 3:19. God made an unequal provision for the salvation of mankind. Acts 4:12; Lk 3:6; 1 Pet 1:3-4.

 

Jesus is the light of the whole world. John 9:5, John1:4-5. The conversion of Saul was spectacular. Acts 9:3-5. The great deliverance of Peter – Acts 12:7, Acts 22:6&11. It is the plan of God to make the believers fruitful as He declared unto Adam & Eve in Gen 2:2b. It was with absolute authority that Jesus Christ declared unto Peter that he will be fishers of men – Mt 4:19. He made this known to Peter with divine mandate through which He will multiply His type on earth through harvest of souls as the church embark on evangelism.

 

In the Lord’s message on the mount, He made another statement with divine mandate expected to be result oriented. Mt 5:13-16; John 15:16.

 

1.     For believers to fully resemble our Lord and Saviour; there must be transformation. John 5:24.

2.     Must walk in the light Is 2:5 and walk like Christ. 1 John 2:6

3.     Live for Christ Jesus. Acts 17:28; 2 Cor 5:15; 4:6

4.     Live a balanced Christian life – through Him. I John 4:9; Col 2:6

5.     Allowing the influence of the Holy Spirit right through in life. Acts 1:8.

6.     Fulfilling our calling to the glory of God. Is 60:1-2; 42:6

7.     Manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the family, church and in the society. Gal 5:22-24.

8.     Practical demonstration of the love of Christ in the hard time. Gal 5:13; 1 John 4:11-12; I John 3:18.

9.     As witnesses of the power of His resurrection, the apostles acted in total obedience to His word in Acts 1:8 & Mt 28:19-20. Mk 16:20; Acts 2:41; Acts 4:4

10.                        This is the time to run with the gospel of Christ Jesus with passion. Acts 26:18; Acts 6:4 (Continuous prayer that triggers the power in His word. Heb 1:7; Eccl 8:3; Jer 50:25.

11.                        In our shinning:

a)     There should be no room given to devil. Eph 4:27. Zero tolerance unto his suggestions.

b)    No room for compromise – Joseph, Deborah, David, the three Hebrew men; Peter & Paul.

c)     Shinning for Him in our places of work/market places/business.

d)    As student, saying no to exam mal-practices, and cultism

e)     To be committed and responsible fathers, mothers, parents and children.

f)      As steadfast and faithful stewards in His vineyard. 2 Cor 4:1-2; 1 Cor 4:2.

g)     A life style of praise like our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 2:14; 9:15; Ps 34:1