The Word, a Lamp and Light for all occasions

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"105Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. 106 I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.107 I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word. 108Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, 

O Lord, And teach me Your judgments. 109My life is continually in my hand, Yet I do not forget Your law. 110The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. 111Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. 112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, to the very end."                                           Psalm 119:105-112   NKJV

The Word guides negatively by forbidding certain behaviour patterns. It also guides positively by showing the right way. 'Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.' As we serve Jesus, we will have good and bad times (v107). 'I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.' Spurgeon said 'The service of the Lord does not screen us from trial, but rather secures it for us'  © Charles H Spurgeon The treasury of David v1:244

It is so easy to panic or become hysterical when we forget God's Word and the fact that He is in charge. We need to watch for Satan's booby traps. It is right to say that God is in charge but, take note, He is in charge only, when we place Him in charge. The temptation to do things in our own strength is forever among most human thinking. When we accept God's calling, we are there for that reason - to serve. This means that, He is our master; He has called you and not, the other way around. Therefore, to be sure of your calling make sure that you place Jesus totally in charge of all you do for Him. It is the only way we will receive the victory. God doesn't want, or need, any Lone Ranger's. If He did, He would have given us a black mask. Place Him in charge.

How do people see God? They see Him in you, that is if you are clothed in His righteousness. Unbelievers, know what the world is all about, they've seen and heard it all of their lives. They go to church or speak with a Christian because they desperately need to know the answer to life-problems and events. So, ask yourself, 'What would they see in me if they were to come and speak to me? The truthful answer to this will determine if you need to make some changes in your life as well. Is your lamp burning brightly?

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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