After Solomon, his son Rehoboam was crowned king but as explained in 1 Kings 12:1-24, he entangled his people with the yoke of bondage instead of giving his people liberty.
Rehoboam lacked basic elements of good leadership. To take advice from the right people. Also, to empower and support those you are leading because if they are successful, then you are successful.
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The action that identifies you as a disciple is holding on to the teaching of Jesus.
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32
From āBegin To Be Freeā, noted was that we all are slaves to sin but Christ offers freedom, so create a picture in your mind of being free.
Then be drawn towards the Light that both heals and nourishes the heart. Use songs like Healing Begins by Tenth Avenue North to gain hope upon hope until you reach the summit of freedom.
Explained in John 8:31-47 is that what identifies a disciple is holding on to the teachings of Jesus and following through until achievement. Jesus says in John 8:34, āEveryone who sins is a slave to sin.ā All are slaves to sin, but Christ offers freedom so create a picture in your mind of being free; be drawn towards the Light of Life. The Light will both heal and nourishes the heart.
A heart that accepts Jesus allows the healing to begin and then God is with us as Holy Spirit lives inside so there is a rebirth into freedom. Holy Spirit thinks, speaks, and leads with power and peace. Then, the heart continues to be free by undergoing changes in order to come across all that God wants us to experience. Gifting us with a purpose for the benefit of the whole body of Christ.
Like the first bloom of spring that makes a countryside eventually flourish with flowers, the future outcome for us is one of hope. We can rejoice even in a deep winter because the light dawns over the horizon to warm our hearts in this hopeful season.
Lord, we put our hope in You because of the breakthrough we gain in the Truth as we gain freedom and Holy Spirit lives in us to think, speak, and lead. You have given us a purpose to benefit the body of Christ. The things of this world may let us down but the hope we have in You never will because we are assured of victory. The Truth in Jesus sets us free to accomplish this victory. Amen.
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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. – Matthew 6:33
The takeaway from āLight of Lifeā is to please God by speaking and acting like Jesus. Following the light of the world by listening to His instructions. Gaining knowledge, holiness, and joy in your soul. Being guiding along the path to an everlasting victorious finish.
Take inspiration from the song First Things First – Consumed By Fire and make the words below your declaration as you step ahead following the Light.
My desires are reversed Seeking Godās will this day Keeping first things first His kingdom, not the world As I follow the Way.
The journey continues today through John 8:12-30 as Jesus sayās that whoever follows Him will have the light of life (v. 12). Light shines so that the path is clear, and we can start our day stepping ahead as we follow the light of the world. We will be listening to His instructions to gain knowledge, obtain holiness, and receive joy in our soul.
The Pharisees said the testimony of Jesus was not valid but Jesus explains that it was valid by the Law of Moses which said that the testimony of two witnesses is true. Jesus explains that He fulfills the lawās requirement for proof of truth because He testifies for himself and the Father testifies as the other witness (v. 18).
Jesus goes on to explain that the Father is with Him and He speaks and acts upon what the Father has taught Him (v. 28). We start this day with God, striving to follow Jesus on this journey by speaking and acting to please the Father. We start this day on the right path by first going to God in prayer and listening to the voice of Truth. This voice will remove any roadblocks and lay out a level path so the advantage will then belong to us as we are guided to an everlasting victorious finish.
This Day with You God, we are thankful for Jesus. The Light of life who reveals the Word, connects Holy Spirit to us, and instructs us how to step ahead each day. We follow the Light with joy in our soul and peace in knowing there is everlasting life in Jesus’ name, amen.
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