“…. Looking to Jesus, THE FOUNDER AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2
FOUNDER: n. ( faith) establisher, (faith) mounter n. The one who begins (faith); the one who writes (faith), the one from whom all (faith) comes.
Jesus lays the groundwork. Jesus IS the groundwork. He establishes and forms our faith, He initiates and originates our Faith. He has complete domination over our level of faith.
The Truth of His sovereignty is evident; we do not establish ourselves, we cannot establish ourselves, and we are not worthy to establish ourselves, not even with our own faith. If anyone claims to have the ability to establish and maintain saving faith by the power of their own will, they are a liar.
He has the reigns. Jesus alone by the Will of The Father decrees Faith, He, in His predestining Will chooses who will be established in Himself and, as many men reject, who is His enemy.
“For by Grace, you have been saved through FAITH. And this is NOT YOUR OWN DOING; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD, NOT A RESULT OF WORKS, so that no one may boast. For WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which GOD PREPARED BEFOREHAND, that we should walk in them.”
Eph.2:8-10
WORKMANSHIP:
n. To manufacture (His people); invent; meticulously design (His Faithful), producer with intellectual depth & skill, especially by manual labor.
n. That which is effected; (The power to produce an outcome, full forced execution; operativeness), made or produced
We are His Workmanship.
He executes, He operates, He develops, and He produces His people’s Faith by the Power of His Grace. We don’t execute, operate, develop or produce, our own Faith.
The Grace we receive ISN’T because of anything we do (no matter how significant), nor because of anything we say (no matter how righteous), or anything we think. We receive His Grace through His Sovereign Faith (not our free will “faith”); We can only be saved by the perfect Faith of Jesus Christ that can only save us by His Grace.
AGAIN… We have righteousness through Faith. Whose Faith? Jesus’ Faith.
ALL have sinned and fall short, but we are justified by Faith through HIS GRACE AS A GIFT… FREE GIFT.
FAITH IS A GIFT. Therefore, we don’t work for it or at it; there’s only ONE, Christ Jesus, and He alone is able to give Faith to whom the Father chose already, He alone Saves, He follows the Will of His Father.
No human can manipulate, control, command, demand, or alter what has been established before the earth’s foundation. No human can interfere with the Book of Life.
… the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are JUSTIFIED BY HIS GRACE AS A GIFT, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
When God, the Creator, made a decree for His chosen (and inadequate) elect to be saved at the appointed time from the wages of their flesh by God’s righteous mercy.
Unveiling the Invisible
Perceiving Beyond Human Sight
When the Orchestrator of every planet, star, organism, feeling, thought and emotion decided for you to see the things the eyes can never see, then we indisputably know, no matter what any human tries to claim, unfazed by any assertions used by mere vessels of souls to renounce what God did, or whatever passive aggression they use to resist the works of God, we laugh away their ego-driven, inferior attitude because truth (God) fears no scrutiny.
In our physical existence, we recognize that we are God’s chosen ones. Salvation becomes undeniable and comprehensible when we realize that our soul was once enslaved to the mind and desires of the body.
You, as an individual who doesn’t simply receive information like your physical brain does, but rather you embrace the information as it is sent by the Spirit. You are your soul – the essence within you that acknowledges “my body,” “my brain,” and collectively, “our feelings,” “our thoughts,” “our beliefs,” and so on.
Because we deeply understand our own true selves, we realize that our essence cannot be defined by anything material or confined within the boundaries of this limited realm. We went from loving our own senses, but they immediately oppose and hate one another the moment God’s Spirit enters into the flesh. His Spirit takes captive not the flesh, which is but dying meat, whose end is to rot.
A body is flesh, therefore the soul was a slave to the flesh, unable to save itself. His Spirit takes captive the soul within the flesh, preserving it until that day every single believer of God’s Word looks forward to with excitement. We know the body will never be faithful to the spirit. (It makes no sense for eternal beings to remain, we don’t desire everything the flesh reaps.)
In light of our belief as inheritors of the Promise bestowed upon us by the Messiah, we humbly acknowledge the unquestionable certainty of our Salvation, which originates solely from the boundless grace of God. It is important to emphasize that this divine favor extends beyond any human volition, including the choices we make for ourselves.
And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ)—if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:17
Introduction
In this article, we will delve into the profound concept of God’s sovereignty, symbolized by the relationship between a Potter and the Clay. We will explore the implications of this analogy and unravel the key principles that shape our understanding of God’s role in our lives.
As the clay in the Potter’s hands, we must acknowledge our inherent sinful nature. Our thoughts, actions, and very being fall short of divine perfection. It is through this acknowledgment that we realize our desperate need for a Savior to bridge the gap between our flawed selves and a holy God.
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)
God, as the Potter, shapes us according to His perfect plan. Our existence and reality are a reflection of His thoughts and creativity. This understanding humbles us and highlights the supremacy of the spiritual realm over the material world.
“But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8)
Our value and worth are entirely dependent on God, the Potter. Any attempt to claim glory for ourselves only serves to distort the truth. We must recognize that salvation and grace come solely from Him, regardless of our own efforts or merits.
“But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, ‘Why have you made me like this?’” (Romans 9:20)
Unraveling God’s Perfect Will
God’s will is flawless and complete. It encompasses everything and leaves nothing lacking. His divine plan transcends our limited understanding and is accomplished in His own timing and purpose. We can find solace in the assurance that His will prevails and nothing can hinder its fulfillment.
“The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” (Psalm 33:11)
Discerning Through the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit guides and illuminates us, allowing us to discern truth amidst the fog of worldly distractions.
We are no longer limited to the surface-level understanding of material existence, but instead, integrated with the spiritual substance that brings clarity and purpose.
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:13)
Through God’s mercy, we are rescued from the consequences of our sinful nature. We are purchased into life by our Creator, utterly undeserving of such grace. Our salvation is solely a result of the power of the Holy Spirit, not our own achievements or worthiness.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
Conclusion
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the analogy of the Potter and the Clay offers profound insights into the nature of our existence and God’s role in shaping our lives.
Embracing this perspective allows us to fully recognize and honor His supremacy, finding comfort in His unfailing love and guidance. May we humbly submit ourselves to the Potter’s hand and live out our purpose in alignment with His perfect will.
Remember, it is in surrendering to God’s sovereignty that we find true fulfillment and experience the depth of His grace and mercy.
As adopted heirs according to the Promise of our Messiah we are humbled by the certainty of our Salvation being from God’s Grace & nothing else, not even human choice… Not even our own choice.
And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ)—if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:17
God is the Potter & His Creation is His clay… The Lord does ALL that He pleases.
I, being the clay in my Potter’s hands, have no authority over how my Potter establishes & constructs me.
I am guilty of my sinful actions, thoughts & nature. In my flesh I disgust a Holy God, this is exactly why a Savior is required for reconciliation.
He patterns His clay according to the pattern He devises in His Mind. His Thoughts are what generate, cultivate, and produce what we humans comprehend as reality.
Outside of the Mind of God, there is NOTHING.
Material reality is a shadow of Spiritual reality, the Spiritual Realm reigns as sovereign over ALL material, not the other way around.
I recognize that I’m just as wicked-natured, crooked, and filled with as much iniquity as the next person & the only reason I am Saved from the wages of my flesh is by His Grace, His Faith, His Decision, His Ordination, His Predetermination, and His Council, all such is derived from His perfect Mind…
We are the clay being formed into His masterpiece, depending solely on Him, the Potter. We are vessels. A vessel depends on its Operator, not itself.
My value, of my own volition, is not higher or lesser than any other human, of whom are made in the likeness of God but all tainted by the sin of Adam.
God always obtains what is His & He deserves ALL Glory!
If a believer deprives any bit of Glory to God, they are speaking a false, counterfeit Doctrine, aimed at robbing God of His Glory… Be it some Glory or all Glory; we own, control, & inhabit NO GLORY outside of Christ.
Glory is His – ALONE.
When we see His perfectly Righteous Wrath, God reveals to us even more that His Glory is merciful, and His Mercy endures (sustains) forever. He reveals His Glory in the ability of His Majestic Grace.
It’s Grace because it’s unearned, it’s not a reward, it’s a pardon, and there is no cause but the Judge’s own Decision & Mercy.
If you earned any part of the Salvation & Grace you received, it’s not Grace. & If you depend on your Salvation, I’d question myself because only God is dependable
He lavishes His Grace and Mercy for whomever He ordains. He is an impartial Judge. He is not a respecter of persons.
In ALL THINGS He is THE essence & foundation, commanding His declaration to be respected by Speaking that which is nothing into existence and making it something. He is before all things, in all things, & all things work through Him, & for Him & to Him.
His will is perfect & a perfect will is unable to be incomplete or unfinished, meaning He accomplishes His will… & His will was written before your decision.
To be perfect is to be exact, complete, accurate, and valid, a completed Will lacks nothing.
Anything truly perfect needs nothing outside of its perfection. A Will that is perfect achieves & fulfills itself without any missing aspect needed…
We are provided with the capacity to discern by His Will and Spirit. He is our illumination in the fog. The Spirit illuminates what materiality darkens.
He determines to lift the veil from the eyes of all that See (in His Spirit) -we are developed beyond the shadow, no longer limited to the diagram, but we are integrated with the Substance.
We have the Holy Spirit. We are rescued from the death we deserve, we earned Hell, by the power of the flesh.
We are purchased by our Creator into Life, saved from our flesh’s reward, we don’t deserve to be saved, we have no merit, etc not even a little bit
But thanks to God we who See are completely Free; only by the Power of the Holy Spirit… Without such, we’re only Tares presuming we are Wheat, but like a flower, we have no substance and we die out.
Humans are attached to the assurance of their own free will. I have discerned that when we only place our active trust in ourselves & our own opinions, we can only trust what we experience with our five senses.
As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Our reliance on our free will and limited senses can lead us astray, but when we trust in the Lord and submit to His will, He will guide us on the right path.
As it says in Isaiah 55:8-9, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways... As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Let us not be bound by our understanding but instead seek the wisdom and guidance of the Lord.
There are some who strongly believe that we have the ability to determine our own will and choices, as this seems evident based on our personal experiences. However, it is important to approach differing viewpoints with respect and understanding, rather than resorting to ridicule or mockery. While some may feel that certain religious leaders or teachings hold more weight than others, it is also important to seek guidance from multiple sources and to carefully consider the guidance of the Holy Spirit in interpreting scripture.
The popular argument is:
‘humans do respond to God & response is derived from the will, therefore man’s will.”
Free will is limited by God’s will, and our decisions are part of his divine plan, so following his direction leads us on the right path.
As it is written in Philippians 2:13, "For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."
Therefore, let us humble ourselves before the Lord and seek His guidance in all our decisions, knowing that He is the one who ultimately directs our paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
Man, without the Holy Spirit pastoring him through Scriptures believes the opposite of the Truth. We can only be truly free IN CHRIST.
But then we are not free in our will but in His Will.
Scripture tells us that there’s no freedom in any works of the flesh…
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”
Humans are attached to the assurance of their own free will. I have discerned that when we only place our active trust in ourselves & our own opinions then we can only trust what we experience with our 5 senses.
Our senses tell us that it’s beyond obvious that we are free to will as we determine and any opposition to this Doctrine ought to be ridiculed and mocked because we believe what Pastors and mere mortal men tell us, many forsaking the Holy Spirit of God, the One Who guides man DIRECTLY through Scripture.
Because we can’t sense the Will of God through human perceptions, we laugh at the thought.
The popular argument is that ‘humans do respond to God & response is derived from the will, therefore man’s will.”
Of course responding, acting, choosing, and deciding appears to a man (who’s biggest enemy is truly himself & his Pride) as his own free will, but the truth is: he can only respond because God makes him willing first, and then when God opens man’s spiritual ears and eyes to Hear and See, God changes his heart, so then, the man can believe freely or willingly.
Freely in who? Or Freely from who?
Man surely is not free in himself. Nor is a man who’s in Christ have a will free from Christ.
Man, without the Holy Spirit pastoring him through Scriptures believes the opposite of the Truth. We can only be truly free IN CHRIST. But then we are not free in our will but in His.
Scripture tells us that there’s no freedom in any works of the flesh…
There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
What the Law could not do, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh & an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do NOT walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
Those who walk according to the flesh put their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who walk according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
The mind set on the flesh is death
But the mind set on the Spirit is life & peace, The mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, it is not even able to do so,(man in & of himself is wicked & deprived) & those who are in the flesh cannot please God (no matter how hard they try). .
The good news is you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if the Spirit of God really dwells in you. But if ANYONE does not have the Spirit of Christ, that person does not belong to Christ.
If Christ is in you, though your body is dead because of sin, yet the Spirit is alive because of His righteousness.
If you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if you are living by the Spirit you are laying to death the actions of the body, & you will live.
All who are being directed by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
You have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, & if we are children, we are heirs also, heirs of God & fellow heirs with Christ, If we suffer with Him we may also be glorified with Him.
The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
The anxious longing of His entire creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.
For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.
And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.
For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?
But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
The eye is an intriguing organ that serves as the primary channel of visual perception for humans. However, in the Bible, references to the eye go beyond its physicality and delve into deeper spiritual meanings.
In this blog post, we will explore what God’s Word teaches us about the significance of the eye and how it relates to our spiritual well-being.
The Eye as the Lamp of the Body
In both Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-23, Jesus refers to the eye as the lamp of the body. This metaphorical usage signifies the role of the eye in providing light and clarity. When our eye is healthy, our entire being is illuminated with light, but if our eye is diseased or corrupted, darkness engulfs us. Here, Jesus emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy and focused spiritual vision.
The Single and Sound Eye
In the teachings of Jesus, having a single or sound eye is vital. It refers to having clear and undivided vision, not being double-minded or wavering in our commitment. A single eye enables us to discern truth and make righteous choices. By contrast, a diseased or distorted eye represents a compromised spiritual perception, leading to moral darkness and confusion.
Symbolic and Figurative Meanings
Throughout the Bible, the eye carries symbolic and figurative meanings. It can represent the heart or mind, being either enlightened or darkened. The eye of the heart is the organ of spiritual perception, through which we gain understanding and insight. It can be opened by God’s Word or the work of the Holy Spirit, or it can be darkened and blinded by sin and unbelief.
The Eye as an Indicator of Character
The Scriptures also associate the eye with one’s character and disposition. A “good” or “bountiful” eye reflects a kind and generous nature, while “proud” or “lofty” eyes indicate arrogance and haughtiness. Additionally, the Bible highlights the importance of humility, often symbolized by “lowly eyes.” Rage or anger can be discerned through the sharpening of the eyes, revealing the inner emotions of an individual.
The Eyes of God
Just as our eyes reflect our thoughts and intentions, the eyes of God symbolize His omniscience, watchfulness, and loving care. God’s eyes are constantly attentive to the affairs of humanity, and He guides and counsels those who seek Him. The concept of the “apple of the eye” signifies God’s protective and caring nature, assuring His people of His unwavering safeguarding.
The references to the eye in God’s Word encompass both literal and metaphorical meanings. Beyond the physicality of vision, the eye symbolizes spiritual perception, character, and divine attentiveness.
Understanding the significance of the eye encourages us to cultivate a healthy and single-minded vision, rooted in God’s truth and righteousness.
May we strive for spiritual clarity and allow God to illuminate our hearts through the light of His Word.
Have you ever been given the chance to experience the power of solitude?
Alone in the silence, I found my peace, A chance to explore my innermost thoughts, The power of solitude I did release, A journey of self-discovery I sought.
Have you ever felt the intensity of being cut off from the outside world, leaving you without anything but your own musings and emotions?
The world outside has vanished, all I have is me, My thoughts and feelings, no one else to see, No one to share my joy or my pain, Alone with my thoughts, I'm lost in the rain.
Isolation can be a profoundly influential occurrence, taking away the chaos of everyday living, allowing you to confront your deepest fears and desires; helping you to comprehend yourself better and your place in the universe.
This can be the start of a tough journey of self-discovery, as you confront the aspects of yourself that may be hard to articulate.
When I refer to you recognizing the depths of darkness in the shadows, I mean more than simply being aware of it. I am suggesting that you have a deep comprehension of it from personal experience and inner understanding. You possess a special ability to look past the exterior of the darkness and to accept and welcome the unfamiliar. You can then find the strength to investigate the vastness of your subconscious. This allows you to gain insight into yourself and the world around you, and to make sense of the hurt, distress, and darkness that happen during life’s journey.
You have the capacity to acknowledge and embrace the beauty and strength of the darkness, and to use it to manifest positive transformation in your life.
This type of knowledge is gained by confronting and exploring the shadow aspects of oneself, and recognizing the cause and effect of these hidden emotions and thoughts. It is a deep, experiential understanding that can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth.
“God develops our character in community and tests it in isolation.”
Bill Thrall
Light and darkness in analytical psychology are powerful tools that provide insight into an individual's inner struggles, psychological conditions, and overall emotional states.
The contrast between the two can illuminate the unseen and provide clarity to our spiritual being.
The inner light that shines within us is a reminder of our connection to the divine.
It is a beacon that guides us through our lives and grants us insight and clarity.
Its beauty and power are ever-present, and it serves as a reminder of the truth of life.
Analytical psychologists use light and darkness to explore the depths of the unconscious.
By delving into the contrast between the two, they can gain a better understanding of an individual's inner life and how they interact with the external world.
This understanding can help individuals to overcome their struggles and achieve a greater sense of well-being.
The familiarity we can develop with darkness reveals to us the outline of the “shadow” hidden within it. We recognize that we are the shadow, that we are that darkness.
Darkness reveals to us the outline of the shadow.
What does that even mean?
The Absence of light or illumination makes known to us the description or plan giving us the essential features of an image cast on the ground or other surface by a body intercepting darkness to emphasize and contrast the presence of Light.
The Shadow Arises From Our Subconscious
From a spiritual perspective, the concept of the shadow can be seen as a manifestation of our inner demons or negative energies that we carry within us. These energies may arise from past traumas, unresolved emotions, or societal conditioning that has led us to suppress certain aspects of ourselves.
Adam’s Shadow
The shadow that we try to hide represents the parts of ourselves that are still present within us. Our ego, which was shaped by Adam’s fall, causes us to fear harm and prioritize self-protection. This fear is particularly strong in those who hold themselves in high regard and are concerned with their image. Some individuals may isolate themselves to protect their ego from harm, believing that their worth is based on accomplishments or validation, which can leave them vulnerable to ego injury. It is important to recognize that our true nature encompasses not only our ego and self-image but also our shadow. By accepting all aspects of ourselves, we can live more authentically and not be afraid of ego injury.
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Cor. 12:9-10
What Is A Shadow?
Shadow: n. A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object. v. To block light or radio transmission. (espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance. adj. Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
Extended periods of isolation can have significant and lasting spiritual effects, both positive and negative, contingent upon one’s perception. These effects can have an exponential impact on the mind, ultimately facilitating the transition from physical existence to spiritual existence.
Isolation illuminates a reality many refuse to look at, as the fear of death overwhelms most All
Gods elect are put through whatever it takes to bring them in to the fullness of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
John 3:6
When you a become skilled at compartmentalizing the memories of your own mind, due to self-preservation growing up & other destructive aspects, your own memories become fragmented thoughts. If you value yourself at all, you will attempt to find any way to connect them together again, like a puzzle but a puzzle can’t piece itself together from the memory of a single puzzle piece.
So we repress, some at will, calling upon fragments of recall, realizing we don’t remember most of our own life. If we don’t learn to integrate at will, the fragmented personas become too loud to ignore and we have no more choice, we can’t ignore it.
That’s when insanity comes. Insanity doesn’t knock, it busts down your door. In that moment procrastination is no longer an option.
When isolation is met with the force of this level of insanity there are ONLY 2 routes:
1. Go Insane into neverending neurosis.
2. Integrate Self with the memories of repressed Pain and Consciously expand your ability to open all the wounds, even those you forgot existed. Integrating your childhood self into who you are now because your inner child IS STILL YOU!
Isolation, whether forced by outside influences or forced by inward forces, gives a breadth of wisdom that can ONLY be attained through isolation, it works by exposing to your conscious, your unconscious. Revealing your shadow that comes from numerous kinds of suffering and isolation, rejection and abandonment, uniformly consistent throughout life.
There are many of us, but not many talk about it because you will be slandered and abused. Toxic, hard hearted people love to squash any vulnerability you expose to them that makes themselves have to look in the mirror, they will destroy you, then deny it, devalue you and slander.
BE CAREFUL!
Most people avoid this self-realization by being a:
BUSYBODY A meddling person; one who officiously concerns himself with the affairs of others
GOSSIP: GOS'SIP, noun. One who runs from house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler. Mere tattle; idle talk. GOS'SIP, verb intransitive To prate; to chat; to talk much. 1. To be a pot-companion. 2. To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales.
SLANDERER noun. A defamer; SLA'NDER, noun 1. A false tale or report maliciously uttered. and tending to injure the reputation of another by lessening him in the esteem of his fellow citizens, by exposing him to impeachment and punishment, or by impairing his means of living; defamation. slander that worst of poisons, ever finds an easy entrance to ignoble minds. 2 Disgrace; reproach; disreputation; ill name. SLA'NDER, verb transitive To defame; to injure by maliciously uttering a false report respecting one; to tarnish or impair the reputation of one by false tales, maliciously told or propagated.
SANCTIMONIOUS Having the appearance of sanctity; as a sanctimonious pretense.
MARTYR One who makes a great show of suffering in order to arouse sympathy. These are the most dangerous because they pretend to understand but it's all a show so people will worship them.
But… Those who face it will see Truth in the most Authentic form that is visible to the human mind.
There are no excuses at that point, what is, is, because you don’t run to other people for validation or distraction.
When you have no one to vomit all your complaints onto at every emotional juncture, you learn to actually feel and know your own thoughts and beliefs. You have no choice but to make sense of it because no one is going to psychologically lessen the burden for you.
And in that, God reveals Himself, literally.
This is exactly what Scripture Speaks of if you LISTEN with Ears that Hear.
The Word Holy within the context of when He says “Be Holy as I am Holy” is; WHOLE, COMPLETE, UNFRAGMENTED.
What are we to integrate? Our sin (which lies definitely within our shadow).
Only when we ADMIT, meaning we OWN & stop rejecting our sins (by His HOLY Spirit) can we become whole (Holy). This is repentance.
God says where there is Light, darkness is distinguished.
If we keep our sins by rejecting their existence, locking then in the shadows, how will God take them?
God is the Light.
When we integrate, what we hate within, God brings Light into it, God takes all that darkness, therefore integrating us in order to burn off the chaff.
Suffering and Pain are of the flesh.
Just as the fleshs end is death, so is suffering and pain; therefore whatever suffering we face we know it’s end is death.
God tells us to meet Him in His secret place, the Secret Place is a place of isolation when perceived from human eyes. But in isolation is where you find there is no such thing.
All of God’s greatest works of prophetic writings have come from vessels (men) who were in isolation of some sort.
All of God’s elect were those who were ignored, despised, and made to feel worthless by their peers, but God calls the broken and fragmented into Wholeness and Completeness in Him.
People will mock you when you come into His transformation & claim it’s because they care, when they can only see through their own experience, thinking the limits of their opinions is the limit of the other.
People will also degrade you & claim it’s because you’re worth more than what their eyes see, but they are unable to see with the Eyes that are from Heaven I’m always remember when Paul said:
The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:15-16
People will find you a burden when they see your suffering, especially supposed Christians, they don’t want to see your pain because it causes them to glimpse into their own & that is what humanity avoids, as their ego overruns their perception.
Or they may ignore you and talk about you behind your back out of false kindness because they find power in using you as their scapegoat, all too common.
People will Gaslight, Accuse, Deflect, Reject, & Twist every word, using any tactic to cause your mind to shift down into their realm: the realm of shallowness, land of false light, where we don’t speak of pain, a place where rosy sunglasses are always worn when looking in a mirror.
If you give in to the pressure, you won’t be isolated, you will appear outwardly as the rest but your shadow will grow bigger and bigger, your sins will hide deeper and deeper.
Know that the seed of eternal death lives in the Shadows, lives in the sins, lives in those places that seem foolish to your friends and family but live just as deeply within them as they do you, the only difference is the LIGHT.
Don’t listen to anyone who goes against what God says. There are many false prophets. Trust God in YOU.
