Receive the outpouring of God's love!

Season's greetings and happy holiday! Indeed this is a time to receive God's love and release God's love! This is a time for love in action! Amen!

Romans 5:5 says, 'Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.' 

So, this love of God, Jesus, came down! And He is love! And when this love is being poured out on you, you have every reason to hope! You know why? Because His love for you never fails, no matter what happens in this world or how 'hopeless' this world may be!

When His love is being poured out on you (and it's not just a trickle), not only you receive God's love, but you also release God's love to people around you! So, where there's God's love, there will be hope! 

In 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NKJV), apostle Paul wrote, 'Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing.' What Paul meant here was love is greater than all these mentioned here. 

In 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (NKJV), Paul wrote further, 'Love suffers long and is kind, love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails...'  

And in 1 Corinthians 13:10 (NKJV), Paul also wrote, 'But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.' What is the 'perfect' here? God's perfect love! His love is prefect! It means when you receive God's perfect love in your life, whatever 'imperfection' in your life will just be a shadow, because you are so full of God's perfect love in your life! And this love never fails! That's why when you have this love, you have every reason to hope in your life!

In other words, God's perfect love is the solution to any problem, challenges, or situation in your life in this world! 

So, as you gather with your family and friends wherever you are, as you encourage one another with God's love, as you build and edify one another with God's love, as you worship God together, as you fellowship together, and even have foods and drinks together, let God's love be at the center of all your gatherings, that God's love be with you and fill you to the overflow!

As you've read just now in 1 Corinthians 13:4, notice that love's foremost fruits are patience and kindness. These are the first two characters in the list - 'patience or longsuffering towards one another', and 'kindness towards one another'! 

In Colossians 1:11-14 (NKJV), Paul wrote, '...strengthened with all might according to His glorious power for all patience and longsuffering with joy, giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.'

Let's look at the words 'patience' and 'longsuffering' here.

The word 'patience' here is 'hupomone' in Greek. It can mean 'cheerful (hopeful) endurance, constancy, patient continuance', and it comes from the word 'hupomeno' meaning 'to remain, to bear trials, to have fortitude, to persevere, to abide, or to endure (in spite of your circumstances around you).' 

There's a very thin line to draw between 'patience' and 'longsuffering', and that's why some teachers group these two as one same character.

The word 'longsuffering' here is 'makrothumia' in Greek. It can mean 'longanimity (not short-tempered), forbearance, fortitude, with long (enduring) temper, long spirited, long patience, patiently endure.' 

In short, if 'patience' is 'patience' per say, then 'longsuffering' is 'long patience or enduring patience'. That's basically the difference, a very slight difference actually.

You see, when you have God's love filling your life, whatever provocation against you or whatever that people try to 'trigger' you to react negatively, you will not buy that. Instead, you will respond with love, you will respond with patience and longsuffering, and you will respond with kindness. You will not render evil with evil, but you will return evil with good. And that's what happens when you are so full of God's love!

So, keep receiving God's love and keep releasing God's love! You can rely on His wisdom and the promptings (or the leading) of the Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you on how you can show His love to others. Just look out around you, let His love flow out of you, and you can be sure He will continue to fill you and overflow you with His love (and even His provision) super abundantly. Amen!

Prayer:

"O Lord God, we thank You for Your perfect love that never fails. We want to remember Your perfect love that never fails in our lives. We want to remember all that You have done for us on the cross some 2000 years ago. We want to continue to be the light that shine on others. As we receive more of Your love and Your light, this love will flow out to many around us, and this light will shine forth even in the darkest of places in this world. In the name of Jesus. Amen!"

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How to be happy and shining for the Lord?

Hi, happy shining people! Why do I greet you happy shining people? Because as a beloved of God, as a believer of Christ, you should be the happiest person on earth, no matter what happens in this world! 

Happy are you, because you are blessed! Jesus has carried away all your curse, sorrows, hurts, and wounds, so that you are now blessed! 

And why are you shining? Because you are a light! And what is a light for? A light is for you to shine! 

Ephesians 5:8-10 (NKJV) says, 'For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.' 

Ephesians 5:8-10 (Amplified) says, 'For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light] (for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him - your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].' 

You see, you are not just in the Light (Jesus), but you are a light! As you receive His light, you become a light! And wherever you are in this world, you are a light that shines! That's what the Scripture says!

The Lord also spoke these words for this week: 

"Be alert and vigilant. Walk circumspectly. Guard your time. Don't let the enemy snatch your time away. Choose to spiritualize your time." 

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NKJV) says, 'See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.' 

The word 'circumspect' here is 'akribos' in Greek. In the context of this verse, it means 'to walk carefully, to walk diligently, and to walk honorably (before the Lord).'

How about 'redeeming the time'? It simply means 'making the most of your time (while you are on earth).' 

Not only the Lord wants you to walk carefully, diligently, and honorably before Him, He also wants you to make the most of your time while on earth! So, whether you are a youth, in your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, or a retiree, you can utilize your time for His glory, everyday of your life! 

How are the days evil? This expression doesn't mean time, calendar, or hours are evil. Rather, this expression "the days are evil" tells us that these days on earth are filled with evil, i.e. filled with sins and dominated by the powers of darkness. And if we are not careful, we can be swallowed up in it!

What then is 'spiritualize your time'? It means to make your life honorable before the Lord, to make your life spiritual before the Lord, instead of carnal. You see, being spiritual and being carnal, these are opposites and antagonistic to one another. Romans 8:6 says, 'For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.' 

If you do not choose to 'spiritualize your time', dedicating your time before the Lord, the enemy will always try to suck you into being carnal or being fleshly!

What are the examples of being carnal? Thinking lustful thoughts, thinking greedy thoughts, thinking prideful thoughts, pulling down others, backstabbing others, gossiping about others, etc. 

But as you dedicate yourself before the Lord, you are exchanging all these 'carnalities' with what is honorable and spiritual before the Lord. And that's how your life will be happier and more fruitful. And you will be a great testimony to many around you. People who see you will see Jesus in you! 

What are the examples of being spiritual? Being a light to others, bringing hope to others, strengthening others through your faith, strengthening others through the Word of God, encouraging others when they are down, etc. And of course being a giver. Not just giving material things or money to those in need, but giving encouragement, giving love, giving hope, caring for the uncared, loving the unloved, looking out for those who need help, etc. 

Instead of looking inward, you look outward. 

During the healing meetings in the 1970's those days, there's one great evangelist who actually told the people to forget about their own problems or sicknesses, but instead find someone worse off (or more sick) than them and pray for them. As these people began to forget about their own problems (or sicknesses) and began praying for those around them, you know what? Not only did they see miracles and healing happening in those around them, they themselves were healed! 

So, go ahead and be a light to others, especially in this time and season! Arise and shine, for the glory of the Lord is upon you! Your life will be happier as you shine on others!

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How to prepare for inflation supernaturally?

Words from the Lord: 

"Fear not, My people, when you hear about inflation that's coming! Look to Me, and I will know how to lead you and guide you all the way. For I am declaring upon you that you are like the tree that continues to bear fruits and your leaves shall not wither. When I work, no one can reverse it." 

Further words from the Lord: 

"Look to Me even for the supernatural transfer of wealth that's coming upon you. For those who continuously seek Me and find refuge in Me, I will open the way, even in ways that cannot be imagined by those who are of this world." 

Remember this, people of God, you are in this world, but you are not of this world. You are of Christ, you are of God, the Most High God, the El Shaddai, the Almighty God, the God who knows how to provide, and provide real good for you! 

So, be rest assured even in a time like this, because as you continue to seek Him, put all your trust in Him, and find refuge in Him, He will know how to shield you and cover you, and He will know how to cause you to thrive and prosper! 

This is what Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NKJV) says, 'Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.' 

Isaiah 43:13 (NKJV) says, 'Indeed before the day was, I am He; And there is no one who can deliver out of My hand; I work, and who will reverse it?' 

Here, the Lord says when He works in your life, no one or no evil can reverse it. All that the Lord works in your life, He will know how to accomplish it. Indeed, the good work that He has begun in you, He will know how to bring to full completion. Hallelujah! 

How to prepare for inflation supernaturally?

Before that, let's define what is 'inflation'. In economic terms, and in the most basic way of defining it, 'inflation' means 'a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money'. You know it has come. For some places, to a greater extent; and for some places, to a lesser extent. And for different kinds of goods and services as well. 

But here's a question. Whatever the economic 'heat' or economic 'shaking', are you going to thrive, or are you going to suffer? I pray that you are going to thrive, no matter what happens. Why? Because the Lord has spoken today that you will be like a tree that is planted by the waters, and your leaves will not wither, and you will bear fruits continuously. You will not fear even when there's 'heat', economic 'heat', because you have the El Shaddai, the YHWH YIREH, the Lord God who knows how to protect you and provide for you! I declare this upon you, in Jesus' name. Amen! 

Speaking of 'inflation', does the Bible actually mention about 'inflation'? 

The answer is yes. 

Haggai 1:6-7 (NKJV) says, "You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not filled with drink; You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; And he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes." 

Let not you be one of these people mentioned here. Why? Because you have put your trust in the Lord your God! 

And then in Revelation 6:5-6 (NKJV), John wrote, 'When He (the Lamb of God) opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come and see." So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, "A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine."' 

Of course the question here is, 'Has this seal been opened yet as of now?' The answer is no. But we are currently experiencing a 'foretaste' of what's written in these verses. 

Let me explain to you what it means by 'a pair of scales', 'a quart of wheat', and 'a denarius'.

'A pair of scales' here speaks of 'the need to measure and ration food carefully'. It is a 'picture' of scarcity of food or resources on earth. 

How about 'a quart of wheat for a denarius' and 'three quarts of barley for a denarius'? 

A quart is equivalent to 4 cups, whereas a denarius is equivalent to a day's wage for common people. 

In other words, 'a quart of wheat for a denarius' means a day's wage can only buy 4 cups of wheat! Okay, maybe barley is cheaper. But still, these prices mentioned here is about 10 to 12 times higher than normal! Simply put it in layman's terms, a loaf of bread can cost 10 to 12 times higher than now! 

But as the Lord has spoken just now, fear not! Because the Lord will know how to multiply your resources. And the Lord will know how to transfer wealth supernaturally to you, as long as you seek Him and obey His voice. Amen! 

And then it says 'do not harm the oil and the wine'. These are 'pictures' of nicer things. For the rich, they can afford all the nicer things, yet for the poor, they don't even have enough to eat day by day. Speaking of inequality in this world! 

But beloved of God, as far as you are concerned, even if a loaf of bread costs 10 to 12 times more than now, fear not! Because the Lord will still know how to provide for you, multiply your resources, and even prosper you! Now I want you to believe for this. Later, I'm going to share with you a verse that you can ask God to send you prosperity. 

You see, prosperity doesn't have to be evil. Yes, the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. But money in itself is just a medium of exchange. You can use money or whatever resources God has given to you to glorify God. How can you glorify God when you are begging people for food or begging people for even clothing? That doesn't bring glory to God! But you bring glory to God when you have more than enough, so much so you can bless others, and bless those who are in need! 

5 keys on how to prepare for inflation supernaturally:

Number 1: Seek the Lord faithfully

Isaiah 55:6-7 (NKJV) says, 'Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; And to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.' 

You and your household, the whole family, seek the Lord! He will give you ideas and guidance on how to manage your business, your career, your profession, your ministry, and even your portfolio of assets. He can show you how to diversify your assets - what percentage for this type of asset, and what percentage for that type of asset. For different people in different situation, God may speak to them differently. But your part is to seek Him, and He will know how to show you the way to hedge yourself and shield yourself from the effect of the 'heat' of inflation. Not just that, He will even show you the way to thrive and prosper even in a time of economic 'heat' or economic 'shaking'! 

Number 2: Find refuge in the Lord

Psalm 9:8-10 (NKJV) says, 'He shall judge the world in righteousness, and He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness. The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.' 

Enter the presence of the Lord. Invite Him into your household. Invite Him into your family. Let Him dwell in your household. And fear not, because the Lord has promised that He will be a refuge to you. Amen! 

Number 3: Draw near to God in humility and submission

James 4:6-8 (NKJV) says, 'But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.' 

In submission to Him, in humility before Him, and in your worship before Him, that's how God gives you grace (i.e. His ability and supply for you). And as you praise Him, He is enthroned, He is made King. When He is made King in your life and over your situation, whatever He does, no evil can reverse it, no systems of this world can reverse it, and no one in this world will be able to reverse it! 

Number 4: Ask and receive God's healing and miracles

This includes healing in your finance, especially for those of you who need such healing after the impact of the past one or two years of pandemic. Or you can ask for miracle in your finance, if you need a breakthrough and miracle in your finance. 

Psalm 118:23-26 (NKJV) says, 'This was the Lord's doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.' 

You can ask God, "God, save me from being drowned in this fallen world!" 'Save' here is 'yasha' in Hebrew, and it can also mean 'deliver' or 'heal'. Ask God to heal and recover whatever that you have lost. 

You can ask God to send you prosperity. This verse says so. Of course, you can also ask God for the wisdom to multiply your resources as well. Yes, even if you are a retiree! 

Now this is interesting. The word 'prosperity' here is 'tsalach' in Hebrew. 

It can mean any of these: 

- to cause to prosper 

- to be profitable

- to come forth mightily 

- to push forward (or advance) 

- to break forth (or breakthrough)

You see, the Lord wants you to prosper, the Lord wants you to profit (as long as it is done in His way), the Lord wants you to come forth mightily, the Lord wants you to advance, and the Lord wants you to see your breakthrough. Because all these bring glory to the Lord! 

In fact, the Lord is preparing you for the supernatural transfer of wealth that's coming! Yes, even in ways that cannot be imagined by the people of this world, those who are in the Babylonian systems (i.e. the man-made ways) of this world. 

For the people in this world who do not walk with God, they may have good ideas on how to advance in their lives or prosper in their lives. But good ideas may not necessarily mean God's ideas. 

But as for you, you flow with God's ideas, because God's ideas are far greater than good ideas of man. 

God can give you the ideas, and as you receive and work on it, the Lord will know how to bless your hands, and the Lord will know how to cause you to thrive. In fact, the Lord will know how to cause you to be set free from whatever that the world tries to trap you or put a snare on you! 

Number 5: Ask and receive God's protection and covering

This is important, especially nowadays, as we see a lot of scams, conmen, cheats, or bogus people. In other words, a lot of traps and snares in this world. But fear not, because Psalm 91:3-6 (NKJV) says, 'Surely He (the Lord) shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.' 

As you look to the Lord, He will know how to shield you from scams, conmen, bogus people, thieves, burglars, and even witchcraft, whether day or night. His protection is all-surrounding. And He has sent His angels to you to be your 'bodyguards' as well. 

And of course, you can trust Him to give you the wisdom - to know what to do, and what not to do in your life; or how to go about, and how not to go about in certain areas. He will know how to lead you and guide you step by step. Indeed, the steps of a good man (or a good woman) are ordered, appointed, and established by the Lord! 

So that's why fear not! 

Prayer: "O Lord God, we thank You for Your words today. You have declared upon us that we are like the trees that continue to bear fruits and our leaves shall not wither. And when You work, no one can reverse it! You have spoken to us not to be afraid, but to continue to look to You, even for the supernatural transfer of wealth that's coming upon us. And for us who continuously seek You and find refuge in You, we thank You in advance that You will open the way, even in ways that cannot be imagined by those who are of this world. We are of You, O Lord God, and therefore we receive our resources and our provision from You. In the name of Jesus. Amen."

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The benefits of thinking good thoughts

Words from the Lord: 

"Teach My people to think of good things. Whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, think of these things." 

Further words from the Lord: 

"Your thoughts determine the amount of light around you in the spiritual realm. The more you think good thoughts, the more light emanates in and around you." 

By the way, the word 'emanate' means 'to emit or to release and flow out (in and around you)'. So today, I'm going to show you the importance of your thought life, and how it correlates to the light in the spiritual realm around you. 

Of course whatever is being taught here, it has to be backed up with the Scripture. So, I'm going to show you and prove to you from the Scripture as well.

But before that, in Philippians 4:8-9, apostle Paul wrote, 'Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, this do and the God of peace will be with you.'

The word 'meditate' (or 'think' in King James Version) here is 'logizomai' in Greek. It can speak of any of these:

- the mental faculty of a person (i.e. the mind realm) 

- the reasoning with the mind of a person 

- the thought life of a person 

- making conclusion (that it is true about something) 

In other words, once you have concluded that that is the right thing to do, you begin to channel your thoughts, you begin to channel your mind, on that something or on that truth. And that's what 'meditate' is about. 

Now, why did apostle Paul emphasize so much on meditation life, on thought life, on thinking the right thoughts? 

Because in the spiritual realm, thoughts are so important. In the spiritual realm, thoughts will determine the light that emanates around you. In fact, in the spiritual realm, your thoughts will be known or 'caught' by others as well, unlike in the physical realm where you can hide your thoughts (i.e. you may think of something inside of you, but you can portray a different facade to other people).

You may be asking how do I know all these? The Lord caused me to see all these in the spiritual realm, and I have Bible verses to show you and prove to you.

Jesus Himself said in Luke 8:17 (NKJV), "For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light." 

It means nothing hidden that will not be revealed. 

Luke 8:17 (NIV) puts it this way, "For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open." 

Now this applies in the spiritual realm. Everything will be exposed. Our thoughts, whether good thoughts or bad thoughts will be exposed, will be known, unlike in this physical world where we can hide our thoughts. In the physical realm, we can say something that may not be what we actually think of. But in the spiritual realm, we cannot hide that. We cannot put up a facade. 

That's why, people of God, always think good thoughts. Don't always think bad thoughts about yourself or even about others, as this will only cause more harm to yourself. 

Just as in the physical realm, rubbish attract flies, and flowers attract butterflies; in the spiritual realm, bad thoughts attract the work of darkness, and good thoughts attract the work of light or the work of angels (who minister around you and for you).

In the spiritual realm, good thoughts attract more light, but bad thoughts cause your light to be dimmer in and around you. 

The same with different stars in the galaxy. Do you realize some stars shine brighter and some stars dimmer? Each of us in the spiritual realm is like a star. Some stars shine brighter and some stars dimmer. Why is that so? It has to do with one's thought life, i.e. what are the things that always fill one's mind? In other words, if you think good thoughts, you are like the star that shines brighter and brighter in the spiritual realm! 

That is why the Bible prepares us to think good thoughts and take care of our thought life even here on earth! Because you are not just living in the physical realm while on earth, but you are living in the spiritual realm here on earth too! 

Here are the examples of Bible verses about thought life:

Colossians 3:1-2 (NKJV) says, 'If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.'  

Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) says, 'You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.' 

Romans 8:5-6 (NKJV) says, 'For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.' 

In other words, if your mind is being renewed and you are spiritually minded, that's how you will have life and peace on earth. But if you always give in to your flesh, give in to your carnality, give in to lust, greed and pride, you think greedy thoughts, you think lustful thoughts, you think prideful thoughts, all these kinds of fleshly thoughts, it is going to lead you to death and it is going to bring you nowhere. 

Romans 12:2 (NKJV) says, 'And do not be conformed to this world (or to the pattern of this world), but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.'

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV) says, 'Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.' 

In other words, if there's anything that contradicts God and the knowledge of God, you cast them down. Do not entertain all those arguments against God and the knowledge of God. But instead, bring every thought of yours to focus on Christ, the obedience of Christ, and on all that Christ has done for you on the cross. 

Also, it is important to guard your thoughts. If your heart is the door to the spiritual realm, then your mind or your thought is the window to the spiritual realm. It's just like if you live in a house, you guard not just your door from thieves or burglars, but you guard your window as well. Because thieves and burglars don't just try to enter through the door, but they may even try to enter through the window. So guard both your door (that's your heart) and your window (that's your mind or your thought). 

Now this is interesting. Jesus Himself said this in Matthew 6:22-23. I read from New King James Version (NKJV) first. "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!"

Now over here, Jesus tells us that either our eye is directed at heavenly things and therefore full of light, or it is directed at earthly or carnal (or fleshly things), therefore full of darkness. So there's a contrast here. One leads to 'full of light', and one leads to 'full of darkness'. It depends on the eye, whether the eye is good or the eye is bad.

By the way, the word 'eye' here is 'ophthalmos' in Greek, and it can be defined as 'the way you see something, the way you gaze into something, the way you understand something'. 

Now I read from King James Version (KJV) for the same verses. "The light of the body is the eye. If therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!" 

Now this is interesting. Why the word 'single' here? Why is it translated as 'eye be single' for 'eye be good' here? It means being single-minded on God! It means to focus your thoughts or your minds on good and godly things! Now that's what being single-minded means! It means to concentrate and to focus, concentrating only on one aim. And what is the aim here? On God's things! Do you see the correlation here? If the eye is good (single), then you will be full of light! It means you are single-minded, concentrating and focusing on God and God's things! And that's how you are full of light! You will also be happier and more content when you focus on the kingdom of God and His righteousness, knowing that all the good things, the material things, will be added unto you! (Matthew 6:33) 

But in contrast, when you are double-minded, it's as if your whole body is full of darkness. That's what Jesus meant here. In other words, when a person tries to live for two masters, serving or entertaining two masters - one is God, one is mammon - all at the same time, it puts a dark shadow over a person!

Proof? Just one verse later in Matthew 6:24, Jesus said this, "No one can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon." 

By the way, 'mammon' here means the material things, money, or the riches of this world. Now, this doesn't mean that you cannot prosper. God's will is for you to prosper in your soul, in your health, and even in material things, so that you can use all these to glorify God. Nothing wrong with God prospering you. But what Jesus meant here is when you begin to love money more than God, when money has a hold on you, that's how you will be full of darkness. You see, the Bible says 'the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil' (1 Timothy 6:10). But that doesn't mean money is evil. Money is just a medium of exchange. So let's know the difference here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV), apostle Paul wrote, 'But I fear, lest somehow as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity (purity) that is in Christ.' 

Here, apostle Paul meant a person's mind can be corrupted by the devil or forces of darkness, if that person isn't careful or if that person begins to entertain (or open the mind to) wrong influences, just as what happened to Eve. 

So, let not your minds be corrupted or deceived by the things or lures of this world, by all that the forces of darkness, the devil try to brainwash you. But instead, you set your minds on the things of God, on the simplicity (purity) of who Christ is.

How about God's thoughts for you? 

Now, this is a very familiar verse. In Jeremiah 29:11, God says, "For I know the thoughts that I think towards you," says the Lord, "thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Hallelujah! 

As you align your thoughts with God's thoughts for you, that's how you are going to see your God-given destiny being fulfilled, and you are going to accomplish all that God has planned for you on this earth. Therefore, beloved of God, be set free from the thought that you are no good. Be set free from the thought that you are a failure. Be set free from the thought that you are forever not up to it, or not up to what God wants you to be. But instead, commit your life and your work to the Lord.

Proverbs 16:3 (NKJV) says, 'Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established (by the Lord).' 

The word 'commit' here is 'galal' in Hebrew. In this context, it means 'align your works to the Lord, dedicate your works to the Lord, entrust your works to the Lord, or roll it all unto the Lord'. So, even as you commit your life, you dedicate your life, you surrender, align, entrust your whole life to the Lord, your future to the Lord, and roll it all unto the Lord, He will know how to establish your thoughts and He will know how to teach you step by step. He will know how to put His thoughts into your thoughts. 

After all, His thoughts are always higher than our thoughts, and His ways are always higher than our ways. In Isaiah 55:8-9, the Lord says, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." 

Then in Isaiah 55:10-11, the Lord says, "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." 

See, as you align your thoughts to His thoughts regarding your life, you are going to walk in that prosperity that God has meant for you.

And in Isaiah 55:12-13, the Lord says, "For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace. The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree. And it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."

So you see, these are His promises for you, the results and the fruits of you aligning your thoughts to God's thoughts. Isn't that wonderful? Isn't that awesome? When you commit your thoughts before the Lord, commit your life before the Lord, aligning your thoughts to His thoughts, and surrender your thoughts to be renewed by Him, not only will you have the light emanating from you, not only will you attract the light, but you are also going to have the joy and peace of the Lord in your life, just as the Lord has said in Isaiah 55. Hallelujah!

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