O Lord God, Thou Art That God, And Thy Words Be True - Part 2301

"For Thy word’s sake, and according to Thine own heart, hast Thou done all these great things, to make Thy servant know [them] ... And now, O Lord God, the Word that Thou hast spoken concerning Thy servant, and concerning His house, establish [it] for ever, and do as Thou hast said." (II Samuel 7:21)

"Now then, O Lord God of Israel, let Thy Word be verified, which Thou hast spoken unto Thy servant David." (II Chronicles 6:17)

The entrance of Thy Word brings light into our hearts and mind. Moreover, Thy Word Lord brings wisdom and knowledge and understanding. Without the Word, we would not even be able to theorize. This is why God sent His Word and healed us.

At the time of God’s appearing, it is said that darkness covered the face of the earth, and likewise, that gross darkness covered the people. Lord you are the light of the world and all those who follow after Thee shall not walk in darkness. However, men apparently loved darkness rather than light, and even though they are totally aware that your enlightening words of truth have come into this dark world, men continue to walk in darkness. Many will not come to the light lest their deeds be reproved. In so doing, they establish that they were/are lovers of darkness and creatures of the night.

At the time of the reformation that same darkness of ignorance prevailed. The light of God’s words had once again been extinguished. Religious darkness flourished. Without any spirituality, there was wickedness everywhere. The reformation sparked the deadwood, and a forest fire raged throughout the land. The Geneva Bible introduced, followed later by the King James Authorized version. At the same time, various religious denominations emerged. The Roman darkness was exposed and banished from the land.

[As a side note, everyone should read the introduction to the Authorized King James Version obtainable via google for their learning and edification. Unfortunately, this introduction is no longer contained in most editions of the Bible.]

The puritans advanced in numbers having their voices heard. But the one who shouts the loudest is not necessarily the person with the most lightening. For behind the scene, another small group of believers contended for the faith. These were called friends, later to be called Quakers. It is to this small group of assembled people that we owe so much. For it is the professing witness of the One and Only Light that rose higher than others in truth. Indeed, much higher. The exodus to the United States of America soon followed. The puritans seem to be the prominent figures, tagging along were the friends.

We will quote in the future concerning the "Friends." The friends being the apostles of those times, adhering only to the Word of God contained in the Authorized King James Version, causing the Light that is much brighter than the noon day sun to shine. In the meantime, read the New Testament. Study His Word for His treasures and wisdom. For therein is contained the pathway of eternal life reaching out to all generations. God’s right hand and His Holy Arm offering peace and mercy and grace.

And continue to be willing to do His will. Ask the Lord to establish your steps in the day to day. In so doing, bring forth His Light -- because it is the fire of the Spirit of God that establishes nations.

As Jesus said, "I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life." (John 14:6) And as we know from the ensuing conversation in John 14, He is that God and His Word is true.

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