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Two little verses in Luke 8:17-18. Walking into a dark room may be oppressive, heavy so much that you feel it. As I think about my life over the last several days, trying to get my body well, I took time away. I prayed for healing and even felt the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Some things have changed but not all at this point. But, I realized I still had a chance to make a difference in our dark world through prayer and speaking the Truth of God's Word.

The scripture? This says, "No one after he has lighted a lamp covers it with a vessel or puts it under a couch; but he puts it on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light."

For me that means, just because I don't feel to well there is no reason to heap on others the burden. When they come into my home, I need to do my best to portray the Love of Christ and the hope that I have in Him. If they have a burden, share in it. If they want to talk about the day, listen. Maybe, they come to support me in my trouble. I pray there will always be a reason to smile. There will always be the Light of the Lord Jesus shining out from me.

"For there is nothin hidden that shall not be disclosed, nor anything secret that shall not be known and come out into the open."

Do you think pretending and being fake by putting on a smile is going to help anyone? I don't think so. Remember the woman with the blood disease? What did she do? She reached out if only to touch the hem of Jesus garment in the crowd of pressing people. Every one of them felt their need was important. But, here she was. She got the attention of Jesus without saying a word. She only had a hope that if she touched Him she would be healed. 

When she touched Jesus, she was cured! Luke 8:48..."And He said to her, Daughter, your faith (your confidence and trust in Me) has made you well! Go (enter) into peace (untroubled, undisturbed well-being)."

There is nothing wrong with bringing the ugly things of your life before the Lord. If you want Life and Light to be yours. We cannot escape notice. We come trembling, falling down before Him. He knows and He sees and attends to our needs. WE get to bring Him glory and honor by being a Light right there in that dark place where others are standing.

Don't you think they knew this woman? She lived and worked in their community, although unclean. She paid the doctors all she had and still no cure came to her. But, she heard about Jesus and that is all it took. This proves there were other Lights around her who confessed Jesus was the One Who could save and heal.

Be careful how you come across in talking to others. There are times to just keep your mouth shut on your own troubles and pay attention to the one in front of you. The Holy Spirit will give you what you need and keep your lamp burning for such a time as this.

Jesus said in John 10:10..."The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)."

I have grown to love this! Why? Because it is vital for me to remember the enemy has no part and can form no weapon against me! When Jesus is Lord of my life, my faith holds firm.

If you are in a tough place today, here is Truth to set you free. Isaiah 54:17..."But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall show to be in the wrong. This [peace, righteousness, security, triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord [those in whom the ideal Servant of the lord is reproduced]; This is the righteousness or the vindication which they obtain from Me [this is that which I impart to them as their justification], says the Lord."

Yep, I have more to share. Hang in there for I may not be back this way again soon. How are you handling what is happening in our nation today? Are you aware of how close the Appearing of the Lord Jesus is? Is your relationship secure and sealed in the power of God? I hope so. For your sake we have been given The Book, God's precious Word, the Bible. If you aren't spending time everyday in it, you are missing out on the wonderful plan God has for His children.

Jesus is my Life and Light to share with others. That is my purpose. When I get bogged down with bad news, pain in my body, confusion and lies from the devices of the enemy...there goes my joy. The Lord is saying, "Come away my beloved".

Call on the Lord and repent of your sins and find the Redemption you have really desired. Let Jesus be your one desire. He will keep all His promises. Keep shining your Light. Speak up when the Spirit leads. Be quiet and sit at the feet of the Father. In every season, trust Him alone.

You know I want to go on and on, but there are so many voices out there pushing for your attention. Like being elbow to elbow on a busy sidewalk. You feel like running for cover and the quiet so you can even think. Do not fear, what can man do to you? Again, "Come away My beloved..."

Finally, John 8:31-32 ... "So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, If you abide in My word [hold fast to My teachings and love in accordance with them], you are truly My disciple. And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free."

Thank you Father for this time sitting at Your feet. Help us to hear what You want us to take with us when we go out into the darkness. Help us when we are in trouble and loose perspective. Teach us to shine no matter what our circumstances are. We give You glory, honor and praise in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Abundance is...only believe all things are possible