FIRE OF UNION
As we draw closer to the Father in union, so we draw closer to the fire of His presence that burns in the Holy of Holies. In union the fire of the Lord shines through and in us, marking our path and casting light in darkness.
Just as a man that holds a lit candle when standing in darkness, just so does the Word and Presence of the Lord serve as an emanating light to illuminate our spirit and soul.
Yet, when such a flame dies, then we stand in darkness and do not know where to tread. When we walk in darkness, then we can't lead anybody else out of darkness.
Let us not be fooled or be deceived: such light will only shine when we constantly and with reverend fear draw closer to Him and seek to obey Him. Let us not be fooled to think that if we choose to do the things of the Lord and do the things of this world that the candle will remain lit. No, for the fire will die and then we will be stranded in darkness, ignorant and disorientated.
For the Lord asks this question: what extinguishes any fire? Lack of oxygen and heat kills the flame. The Lord is the oxygen and heat. If we fail to obey and submit, then we walk not in His light. For it is written that if we love the Lord then we will obey Him.
Unrighteousness kills the oxygen and the heat. Ezekiel 18 (v 24-29) makes it clear that we must not be so arrogant us to think we can walk in His light and also try to please this world. This is confirmed by Hebrews 6 (v4-7). We will fall in greater iniquity because of such arrogance and ignorance.
There is a true danger for those who walk in unrighteousness even though seeking union with God. This simply cannot be. This makes a mockery and a disgrace of the Lord's death on the cross since we abuse grace that has led us out of Egypt.
We must a stand: Either living for the Lord, completely and utterly, or choose the world.
The Lord's flame will only burn bright in us if we walk in righteousness. Such a path we can only follow if we seek true union with the Lord, but this requires obedience, submission and abandonment unto the cross and a willingness to die unto the self.
The Lord is calling His children to walk in true righteousness, in purity and love so that the flame can burn and the darkness driven back.
Too many flames have died or are dying because of the lack of oxygen or heat. Let us not be so arrogant. Let us be not so wise.
Let us return to Him in reverent fear.
Oh Lord, light the fire again.
Just as a man that holds a lit candle when standing in darkness, just so does the Word and Presence of the Lord serve as an emanating light to illuminate our spirit and soul.
Yet, when such a flame dies, then we stand in darkness and do not know where to tread. When we walk in darkness, then we can't lead anybody else out of darkness.
Let us not be fooled or be deceived: such light will only shine when we constantly and with reverend fear draw closer to Him and seek to obey Him. Let us not be fooled to think that if we choose to do the things of the Lord and do the things of this world that the candle will remain lit. No, for the fire will die and then we will be stranded in darkness, ignorant and disorientated.
For the Lord asks this question: what extinguishes any fire? Lack of oxygen and heat kills the flame. The Lord is the oxygen and heat. If we fail to obey and submit, then we walk not in His light. For it is written that if we love the Lord then we will obey Him.
Unrighteousness kills the oxygen and the heat. Ezekiel 18 (v 24-29) makes it clear that we must not be so arrogant us to think we can walk in His light and also try to please this world. This is confirmed by Hebrews 6 (v4-7). We will fall in greater iniquity because of such arrogance and ignorance.
There is a true danger for those who walk in unrighteousness even though seeking union with God. This simply cannot be. This makes a mockery and a disgrace of the Lord's death on the cross since we abuse grace that has led us out of Egypt.
We must a stand: Either living for the Lord, completely and utterly, or choose the world.
The Lord's flame will only burn bright in us if we walk in righteousness. Such a path we can only follow if we seek true union with the Lord, but this requires obedience, submission and abandonment unto the cross and a willingness to die unto the self.
The Lord is calling His children to walk in true righteousness, in purity and love so that the flame can burn and the darkness driven back.
Too many flames have died or are dying because of the lack of oxygen or heat. Let us not be so arrogant. Let us be not so wise.
Let us return to Him in reverent fear.
Oh Lord, light the fire again.
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