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| Isaiah 61 The Lord has sent me to preach Good News to the Poor, to bind up the broken hearted, to preach liberty to the captives, and to them that are bound, the opening of prison. |
| Lee and Patricia Evans |
Dear Friend In Our Lord, Jesus Christ,
| Bring forth fruit that is consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of heart] Matthew 3:8 |
| Jesus Christ Is Our Plumb Line Of Perfection |
Today in our generation, no matter what our culture, creed, our age or nation, it is absolutely
imperative that we as the people of God know what His Word is speaking to us and the
instruction therein He calls us to. This instruction is not at all debatable, hypothetical, or a
compromising Word, but is an absolute personal decision of total unquestionable surrender,
in obedient and reverential fear of the Almightiness of God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son,
Jesus Christ, Our Messiah and King. This instruction for the child of God is as vital as the air
we breathe and it is the substance of eternal life, found only in the Author of life Himself, who
is Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:2-3 Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly
desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto
[completed] salvation, Since you have [already] tasted the goodness and kindness of the
Lord.
imperative that we as the people of God know what His Word is speaking to us and the
instruction therein He calls us to. This instruction is not at all debatable, hypothetical, or a
compromising Word, but is an absolute personal decision of total unquestionable surrender,
in obedient and reverential fear of the Almightiness of God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son,
Jesus Christ, Our Messiah and King. This instruction for the child of God is as vital as the air
we breathe and it is the substance of eternal life, found only in the Author of life Himself, who
is Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:2-3 Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly
desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto
[completed] salvation, Since you have [already] tasted the goodness and kindness of the
Lord.
The knowledge of Truth, calls Christians everywhere to practice their faith in the light of this
Truth found only in God's Holy Word. Our faith is born and established in the love that we
have for Christ, Our King, and it reigns eternally within our hearts. Truth is found in the
person of Jesus Christ and if we, who are called the branches, are connected to Christ, who
is the vine, we will be producing the beautiful fruit of that same vine, which we are vitally
connected to. And if we do not produce this same fruit, we are told; we will be purged (cut
off) and thrown into the fire (John 15:5-6). This is not a threat precious one, but this is God's
Word to His people everywhere. He sets the standards by which we must conform. How
dare we who profess to know Him, make up our own vain and presumptuous rules and mix
in the The Word of God with it, and all the while expecting the divine protection, providence,
and covenantal promises of God to be a strength and source in our lives. We only deceive
ourselves. Ephesians 4:21-24 Assuming that you have really heard Him and been taught by
Him, as [all] Truth is in Jesus [embodied and personified in Him], Strip yourselves of your
former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your
previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from
delusion; And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and
spiritual attitude], And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God's image,
[Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness.
Truth found only in God's Holy Word. Our faith is born and established in the love that we
have for Christ, Our King, and it reigns eternally within our hearts. Truth is found in the
person of Jesus Christ and if we, who are called the branches, are connected to Christ, who
is the vine, we will be producing the beautiful fruit of that same vine, which we are vitally
connected to. And if we do not produce this same fruit, we are told; we will be purged (cut
off) and thrown into the fire (John 15:5-6). This is not a threat precious one, but this is God's
Word to His people everywhere. He sets the standards by which we must conform. How
dare we who profess to know Him, make up our own vain and presumptuous rules and mix
in the The Word of God with it, and all the while expecting the divine protection, providence,
and covenantal promises of God to be a strength and source in our lives. We only deceive
ourselves. Ephesians 4:21-24 Assuming that you have really heard Him and been taught by
Him, as [all] Truth is in Jesus [embodied and personified in Him], Strip yourselves of your
former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your
previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from
delusion; And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and
spiritual attitude], And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God's image,
[Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness.
The Book of Judges depicts and portrays an age gone awry with frequent accounts of
apostasy, rebellion, lewdness, worshipping false gods (demon/idol worship) all of which
provoked the divine justice of God and with its lingering and memorable scripture, which
resounds and echo's through every age warning, "Israel had no king and everyone did as he
saw fit" (Judges 17:6). The people lived like they knew God but they were far away from Him
because they only used God as a means to their own end. As long as everyone was living in
their same sinful and evil life-styles (herd mentality), their reason dictated that it must be all
right in the sight of God. These people lived in the realm of their feelings (senses) and vain
reasoning's, satisfying their carnal urges and appetites, reducing God Creator of All things, to
the god of their imagination (Luke 16:15). They knew NOT the Great and Living God, who
longed with loving kindness to draw them unto Himself in order to give them His very best
(Jeremiah 31:3; 29:11)
apostasy, rebellion, lewdness, worshipping false gods (demon/idol worship) all of which
provoked the divine justice of God and with its lingering and memorable scripture, which
resounds and echo's through every age warning, "Israel had no king and everyone did as he
saw fit" (Judges 17:6). The people lived like they knew God but they were far away from Him
because they only used God as a means to their own end. As long as everyone was living in
their same sinful and evil life-styles (herd mentality), their reason dictated that it must be all
right in the sight of God. These people lived in the realm of their feelings (senses) and vain
reasoning's, satisfying their carnal urges and appetites, reducing God Creator of All things, to
the god of their imagination (Luke 16:15). They knew NOT the Great and Living God, who
longed with loving kindness to draw them unto Himself in order to give them His very best
(Jeremiah 31:3; 29:11)
It was only by the mercy of God that Israel was not overwhelmed an absorbed by the pagan
nations around them. So it is today, in our own generation too. Many professing Christians
are too busy to really know God, and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the written Word of God.
If knowing God remains in an external and cerebral method of worshipping God with our
senses and warm fuzzy feelings, doing our duty twice a week by going to church and singing
in the choir, and or basing our success in the numbers in our congregations, or having the
ability to memorize hundreds of scriptures, yet never producing the fruit required in The
Word, because it lacked the genuine purpose, that is, to really know God. Because of this
lack of love for God, many people only know about Him, because they do not practice what
the Word demands of us in the way God prescribes in how we shall come into this wonderful
and divine relationship with Himself. This generation shall be one that is remembered as
were the ones written about in scripture from the beginning of the Bible to the end.
Deuteronomy 32:16-18 They provoked Him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations
they provoked Him to anger. They sacrificed to demons, not to God — to gods whom they
knew not, to new gods lately come up, whom your fathers never knew or feared. Of the Rock
Who bore you, you were unmindful; you forgot the God Who travailed in your birth.
nations around them. So it is today, in our own generation too. Many professing Christians
are too busy to really know God, and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the written Word of God.
If knowing God remains in an external and cerebral method of worshipping God with our
senses and warm fuzzy feelings, doing our duty twice a week by going to church and singing
in the choir, and or basing our success in the numbers in our congregations, or having the
ability to memorize hundreds of scriptures, yet never producing the fruit required in The
Word, because it lacked the genuine purpose, that is, to really know God. Because of this
lack of love for God, many people only know about Him, because they do not practice what
the Word demands of us in the way God prescribes in how we shall come into this wonderful
and divine relationship with Himself. This generation shall be one that is remembered as
were the ones written about in scripture from the beginning of the Bible to the end.
Deuteronomy 32:16-18 They provoked Him to jealousy with strange gods, with abominations
they provoked Him to anger. They sacrificed to demons, not to God — to gods whom they
knew not, to new gods lately come up, whom your fathers never knew or feared. Of the Rock
Who bore you, you were unmindful; you forgot the God Who travailed in your birth.
If we are not practicing what we learn as the knowledge of truth in the Word of God and live
by these righteous requirements which the Word demands, then we too shall be a people
who live as those in the days of the Judges, and ignore the righteous decrees of God through
the shepherding of the true leadership, as they herald the truth of His righteousness, justice,
love and faithfulness, with the kind intention to lead them into a deep and abiding fellowship
with God Himself. 1 John 5:18-21 We know [absolutely] that anyone born of God does not
[deliberately and knowingly] practice committing sin, but the One Who was begotten of God
carefully watches over and protects him [Christ's divine presence within him preserves him
against the evil], and the wicked one does not lay hold (get a grip) on him or touch [him]. We
know [positively] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] is under the power of
the evil one. And we [have seen and] know [positively] that the Son of God has [actually]
come to this world and has given us understanding and insight [progressively] to perceive
(recognize) and come to know better and more clearly Him Who is true; and we are in Him
Who is true — in His Son Jesus Christ (the Messiah). This [Man] is the true God and Life
eternal. Little children, keep yourselves from idols (false gods) — [from anything and
everything that would occupy the place in your heart due to God, from any sort of substitute
for Him that would take first place in your life]. Amen (so let it be).
by these righteous requirements which the Word demands, then we too shall be a people
who live as those in the days of the Judges, and ignore the righteous decrees of God through
the shepherding of the true leadership, as they herald the truth of His righteousness, justice,
love and faithfulness, with the kind intention to lead them into a deep and abiding fellowship
with God Himself. 1 John 5:18-21 We know [absolutely] that anyone born of God does not
[deliberately and knowingly] practice committing sin, but the One Who was begotten of God
carefully watches over and protects him [Christ's divine presence within him preserves him
against the evil], and the wicked one does not lay hold (get a grip) on him or touch [him]. We
know [positively] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] is under the power of
the evil one. And we [have seen and] know [positively] that the Son of God has [actually]
come to this world and has given us understanding and insight [progressively] to perceive
(recognize) and come to know better and more clearly Him Who is true; and we are in Him
Who is true — in His Son Jesus Christ (the Messiah). This [Man] is the true God and Life
eternal. Little children, keep yourselves from idols (false gods) — [from anything and
everything that would occupy the place in your heart due to God, from any sort of substitute
for Him that would take first place in your life]. Amen (so let it be).
Dear Saint in Christ, be jealous over your own soul and take care to immerse yourself in
God's Word daily! The Israelites were commanded, to collect the daily manna as their food
source for one day, so must we feed on the Word of God for our daily spiritual subsistence.
We must remember as well, to feed on this Word, means that we will live it and practice it!
The Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, will bear beautiful fruit in you and change you, if you
truly desire to know Him intimately. This is His desire for you. Col 1:5-6, 9-10 Because of the
hope [of experiencing what is] laid up ( reserved and waiting) for you in heaven. Of this [hope]
you heard in the past in the message of the truth of the Gospel, Which has come to you.
Indeed, in the whole world [that Gospel] is bearing fruit and still is growing[by its own inherent
power], even as it has done among yourselves ever since the day you first heard and came to
know and understand the grace of God in truth. [You came to know the grace or undeserved
favor of God in reality, deeply and clearly and thoroughly, becoming accurately and intimately
acquainted with it.] For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to
pray and make [special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and
clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [in comprehensive insight into the ways
and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things — That you
may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him
and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing
and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight,
acquaintance, and recognition].
God's Word daily! The Israelites were commanded, to collect the daily manna as their food
source for one day, so must we feed on the Word of God for our daily spiritual subsistence.
We must remember as well, to feed on this Word, means that we will live it and practice it!
The Gospel of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, will bear beautiful fruit in you and change you, if you
truly desire to know Him intimately. This is His desire for you. Col 1:5-6, 9-10 Because of the
hope [of experiencing what is] laid up ( reserved and waiting) for you in heaven. Of this [hope]
you heard in the past in the message of the truth of the Gospel, Which has come to you.
Indeed, in the whole world [that Gospel] is bearing fruit and still is growing[by its own inherent
power], even as it has done among yourselves ever since the day you first heard and came to
know and understand the grace of God in truth. [You came to know the grace or undeserved
favor of God in reality, deeply and clearly and thoroughly, becoming accurately and intimately
acquainted with it.] For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to
pray and make [special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and
clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [in comprehensive insight into the ways
and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things — That you
may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him
and desiring to please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing
and increasing in and by the knowledge of God [with fuller, deeper, and clearer insight,
acquaintance, and recognition].
Our King, Jesus Christ, is our plumb line of perfection! He is our true measure of any
success. Anything short of His standard is not true or real. Do not fall for the apostate lie
circulating these days and never entertain the thought, that there are other ways to your
eternal heavenly home, other than through Christ Jesus, whom the Father sent as the atoning
sacrifice for our sins. Jesus is the only Door and Way to the Father. (John 10:9) By the honest
confession of your sins and true repentance for them, and by living in the Word for your daily
spiritual subsistence through the inspiration of His Holy Spirit, and producing fruit in keeping
with your repentance, you shall see your King face to face one day, and hear the beautiful
words, Well done good and faithful servant!" It will be well worth the wait! Hold on tight to
Christ, your King, and fall deeply in love with Him now while you have breath! He is your
Eternal Life! John 10:27-28 The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice;
and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never lose it
or perish throughout the ages. [To all eternity they shall never by any means be destroyed.]
And no one is able to snatch them out of My hand.
In loving concern for the Body of Christ,
Lee and Patricia Evans
Shining Light 7 Ministries, Inc.
P. O. Box 5961
Cleveland, TN 37320
success. Anything short of His standard is not true or real. Do not fall for the apostate lie
circulating these days and never entertain the thought, that there are other ways to your
eternal heavenly home, other than through Christ Jesus, whom the Father sent as the atoning
sacrifice for our sins. Jesus is the only Door and Way to the Father. (John 10:9) By the honest
confession of your sins and true repentance for them, and by living in the Word for your daily
spiritual subsistence through the inspiration of His Holy Spirit, and producing fruit in keeping
with your repentance, you shall see your King face to face one day, and hear the beautiful
words, Well done good and faithful servant!" It will be well worth the wait! Hold on tight to
Christ, your King, and fall deeply in love with Him now while you have breath! He is your
Eternal Life! John 10:27-28 The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice;
and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never lose it
or perish throughout the ages. [To all eternity they shall never by any means be destroyed.]
And no one is able to snatch them out of My hand.
In loving concern for the Body of Christ,
Lee and Patricia Evans
Shining Light 7 Ministries, Inc.
P. O. Box 5961
Cleveland, TN 37320
Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. |
| John 15:4-5 |
| Acts 2:42-43 And they steadfastly persevered, devoting themselves constantly to the instruction and fellowship of the apostles, to the breaking of bread [including the Lord's Supper] and prayers. And a sense of awe (reverential fear) came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were performed through the apostles (the special messengers). |
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Lord, Jesus Christ
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