One night, during an electricity cut, I became absolutely captivated as I looked directly into my torchlight. Minute effervescent fountain sprays of light appeared to shoot up and outward from the center light in the pitch darkness. Over the years, whenever I have envisioned my entering God's heavenly courts to worship and pray before His throne, I've imagined that God's holy light was exactly as this light appeared to be: fascinating and totally dazzling! Over the next hour, in God's presence, as I continued to keep my eyes on the light, some precious thoughts and Scriptures about His light, as well as further, even more wonderful imaginings came to me -- a lovely way to spend a power cut!

The Bible reveals that God saw, in creation, that the light was good (Genesis 1:4). We also see that "God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5b KJV), and that Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12).

Seeing that light is pure, it is amazing that God pays attention to us, because people love darkness instead of light, for our deeds are evil (John 3:19). The good news is that God offers us a way out:

2 Corinthians 4:6 - For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (KJV)

When God draws us to Himself, so that we believe in and receive His Son Jesus, He places His light within us.

That night, as these Scriptures came to me, I imagined God's light within us as having the same function as the light I was seeing in my torchlight: minute effervescent fountain sprays of light shooting upward from within us, and outward into the pitch darkness of this world.

1 John 1:7 - If we walk in the light, as he is in the light ... the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. (NIV)

When we receive God's light -- the Spirit of Jesus and His forgiveness -- we can take such joy and pleasure in the knowledge that God looks on that light in us with special zealousness. Yes, God's eye is so very tenderly and tenaciously observant of that work of grace He has begun in us through that light. We, and His light within us, are never out of the sight of our most attentive Father God. He is ever watchful of His children as the earthly vessels of His light. The Lord ever knows who are His.

We may at times sigh, groan, or grieve over sin and darkness in our souls, yet God sees His light, which He placed there as He drew us to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. He not only sees the light, but by His protective grace, He ever preserves it.

Prayer: Blessed light of the world, thank You that we can walk in Your gracious light that brings us to salvation and grows a desire within us to share the light, Your light, with those still in darkness. Thank You that as we follow You, we "will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12b NIV). Amen and Amen! #TodaysScripture

Wow, thanks you for sharing. I was grinding my teeth as I was reading this moving story.

Wow, I'll be thinking of this message all day today.

Was this Aramis or David?

Dear GodTwitter member,

Has God ever spoken to you? I'll bet that He has!
For God speaks to His Children in various ways, and
many of His Children don't even realize it when He
does. However beware of anyone who claim's that
our Heavenly Father talks to them all of the time!

Now if you are thinking that God has never spoken to
me, let us examine some of the ways that He speaks to
us.

1. By planting ideas in our heads through thoughts or
dreams. ( Have you ever had a problem that was really
bothering you, and suddenly an idea popped into your
head, and you asked yourself, why didn't I think of that
sooner?)

2. By speaking through others, even though they do not
realize it. ( God often speaks to us through others,
sometimes even through non-believers.)

3. By using the broadcast or print media. ( Have you
ever asked God for an answer, and then been given the
answer through a television program, book, song or
even an e-mail message? )

These are just a very few of the ways that God speaks
to His Children, though He doesn't do it often. I hope
that you weren't expecting me to say that lightning would
flash, and a loud voice would ring down from Heaven,
for our Heavenly Father is far too subtle for that, and
after all, the answer is meant for you alone to hear!

So GodTwitter member, the next time you are speaking with
others or you pray, why not spend a moment or two
just listening? You might be surprised at what you hear!

O God, I pray in the Name of Your Son, Jesus, for our country's economy. I know that even more than a strong military, a strong economy helps keep a nation powerful. Father, I ask that You would raise up people of skill and wisdom who will affect our financial future. Give them inspired ideas and a voice with the powers that be. Cause Congress to vote aright in these matters. Give them foresight so that provision might be made for our nation's future, not just its present.
Father, as the people continue to finance the spread of Your Word and help the poor all over the world, I pray that You would continue to prosper us more and more so that we may continue to assist others less fortunate, in this country and across the globe. Amen.