Lights shining into dark corners

Last week (Nov 16 - 22) was very interesting and fulfilling for me.  I laughed and cried! I was able to visit the brethren in Coventry, partake of the Oxford Pastors' dinner and attend the Engage Conference organised by Care for the Family in London!  There is so much to learn and share!

I thank God for what He is doing in our days.  The believer is being called to 'sit up' and 'shape up' from all quarters.  It is a matter of 'let him that has ears, hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.'
As we commence the 50 day fast to end the year 2009 and usher in the glorious year 2010 (Nov 22 - Jan 10), it is important that the process of pruning and preparation of the saints is uppermost in our hearts.

The days of pettiness are over!  The Church must rise up and take the place that God has given to it in the scheme of things.  We need to prepare ourselves to enable us maximise the opportunities that God will create as He continues to 'shake the world' out of its comfort zone.

My thoughts for today are centred on 2 Peter 1. In verse  10, Peter places a demand on  the believer to work hard to be sure that one is really among the chosen! Do not take salvation for granted. It requires working at otherwise, it is easy for one to stumble and fall away. In verse 19, he admonishes the believer to pay attention to the scriptures. He explained that they will help us understand many things that may otherwise be dark and difficult because they are like 'lights shining into dark corners' (The Living Bible)!

 Is there any area of life that is difficult? Search the scriptures, open your heart to the Holy Spirit, share a thought with someone and lean on God for solution.  I pray that God's light will shine on the dark areas in Jesus' name.  Amen.