A Church that Equips

A Church that Equips is a daily demonstration of Ephesians 4: 11-16 come to life.

   I recently attended a service where the Pastor compared what happens in many churches to a child's play at school, where everyone had rehearsed their part and then presented it for those in attendance to see how well they had performed, or memorized their lines. This made me laugh until I realized what a powerful truth she had revealed.

   When we say that the leadership that is called by God is given the assignment to Equip the People of God (the church) What are we saying? What might it look like and what might the values of an Equipping Church be? How might it function?

    The English Standard Translation. And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds [2] and teachers, [3] 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, [4] to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

   What might it (the church that Equips) look like and what might the values of an Equipping Church be? How might it function?
1. It has a plan to make disciples who are passionate for all that God has for them. This plan is based in all that Jesus began to do and teach.
2. It adapts to and connects with current culture, technology and ideas to reach people with the life that God freely gives us in Jesus to be released in every layer of society.
3. People are focused on being not just doing.
4. Their individual gifts are explored and developed so that they may fulfill Ephesians 4:11-16.
5. Leaders are Equippers not Performers, Controllers or Do it all themselves people.
6. Each person ministers within their gifting and skills and a pathway is provided for continual growth.
7. Every person including leadership seeks to grow into the maturity of Christ which is a life long joy and process.
8. Building up one another is participated in with passion, it is not just a truth to agree with.
9. Doing the work of the ministry is embraced by all in every day life not just in the gathering of believers.

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   God so values people, which He has chosen to create us in His image with His DNA. His people (the ones who have decided to give themselves to Him) are the means by which He unfolds or reveals Himself and His ways to all people and all of creation.

The Christian in Complete Armour Daily Devotional

We are challenged in God's Word to walk worthy of our calling. This requires that we learn God's ways in our battle against the world, the flesh and the devil.

We will be using The Christian In Complete Armour for our daily devotional in 2012 to assist us in the daily battle. You do not need to purchase the book but it will add depth to your daily study.

You may also down load the digital versions at Amazon for the Kindle or kindle reader on your phone or computer. The Nook version is also available at Barnes and Noble for about $3.00

The devotional is available by email or face book group at The Passionate Participation in God Project Group. http://www.facebook.com/groups/TPPIGP/

Please share this opportunity with your friends as well.

Book Summary

"The Christian In Complete Armour is a daily devotional written in the seventeenth century by Pastor William Gurnall. As a shepherd of God's people, Gurnall'sknowledge is extraordinary, yet his style is practical and to the point. Hecombines the sweet encouragement of the love and mercy of Christ with the vicious opposition of Satan and the impending judgment of God. His writings are thought provoking, heart searching, and thoroughly scriptural. ?"Cowards never won heaven. Do not claim that you are begotten of God and have His royal blood running in your veins unless you can prove your lineage by this heroic spirit; to dare to be holy in spite of men and devils." "The soldier is summoned to a life of active duty and so is the Christian."?Like a general challenging his troops in the midst of battle, Gurnall gives Christians eternal knowledge that can be embraced daily and used as an inspiring insight to help in us faithfully walk with God. Thanks to Moody Press for their assistance on this project. http://www.moodypublishers.com/pub_productDetail.aspx?id=41823&pid=53617

THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD

       When we are transferred from the kingdom of darkness in to the kingdom of God's Son at our new birth we are often taught that everything is going to be wonderful from that point on in our lives. See Colossians 1:13-14
        This however is not reality, as we are in a war between God's plans and Satan's plans for mankind. It is truly the ultimate struggle between good and evil. 
        God has not left us defenseless but He has given us the equipment and power with our authority in Him which is necessary to be victorious on a daily basis. The following study from the ESV study Bible is a good starting place to prepare us for this reality.


ESV STUDY BIBLE
      Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

(Ephesians 6:10-20 ESV)

Eph. 6:10–20 The Whole Armor of God. Paul concludes his exhortations with instructions for all Christians. His imagery is a sustained portrayal of the Christian life as spiritual warfare using the Lord’s resources. There are three subsections: vv. 10–13, 14–17, and 18–20.

Eph. 6:10–13 The Lord’s Strength. Paul introduces the armor of God by focusing on the strength it gives.

Eph. 6:10 be strong. Because Christians cannot stand on their own against superhuman powers, they must rely upon the strength of the Lord’s own might (see 1:19), which he supplies chiefly through prayer (6:18).

Eph. 6:11 The Greek word for whole armor (panoplia) refers to the complete equipment of a fully armed soldier, consisting of both shields and weapons like those described in vv. 14, 16–17. Paul’s description here draws primarily on OT allusions, yet the terms used also overlap well with Roman weaponry (esp. the terms for the large, door-shaped shield and the short stabbing sword). Visible portrayals of such weaponry can be found on the numerous military reliefs (esp. on sarcophagi) throughout the Roman Empire. schemes. Here the diabolical origin is exposed, regarding the “deceitful schemes” of those teaching false doctrine (4:14; see also 1 John 2:18, 22; 4:3; 2 John 7).

Eph. 6:12 This list of spiritual rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers (see 3:10) gives a sobering glimpse into the devil’s allies, the spiritual forces of evil who are exceedingly powerful in their exercise of cosmic powers over this present darkness. And yet Scripture makes clear that the enemy host is no match for the Lord, who has “disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him” (Col. 2:15; see also Eph. 1:19–21).

Eph. 6:13 Therefore. Because the Christian’s enemies are superhuman spiritual forces, he cannot rely upon mere human resources but must take up the whole armor of God (see note on v. 11). The divine armor and “sword of the Spirit”—which belong to the Lord himself and to his Messiah in Isa. 11:4–5 and 59:17—are made available for believers. withstand. Along with “stand” in Eph. 6:11 and stand firm later in v. 13, Paul portrays Christians as soldiers in the battle line holding fast against the enemy’s charge. evil day. In 5:16 Paul identifies this whole age as “evil days,” yet the outbreak of the Satanic onslaught against Christ’s people ebbs and flows throughout this era until the final day when the Lord of Hosts will return in power and great glory (Luke 21:27) to rend the heavens and rescue his people forever.

Eph. 6:14–17 Standing Firm. Paul reiterates the charge to stand in the face of dreaded spiritual enemies because the Lord has not left his people defenseless. They have the complete armor of God from head to foot, which consists of the belt, breastplate, shoes, shield, helmet, and sword. These are metaphors for the spiritual resources given to them in Christ, namely, the truth, righteousness (v. 14), gospel (v. 15), faith (v. 16), salvation, and the Word of God (v. 17). As mentioned in the note on v. 13, these are aspects of God’s and the Messiah’s own character and work (as depicted in Isaiah) with which Christians are now equipped. For example, the Lord saw no one to deliver his oppressed people, so he put on his own “breastplate [of righteousness]” and “helmet of salvation” (Isa. 59:17; cf. Eph. 6:14, 17) before coming in wrath against his enemies.

Eph. 6:14 With the simple, rousing order, stand, Paul urges the Ephesians to withstand the enemy (cf. vv. 11, 13), and not give in to fear.

Eph. 6:15 Believers must always be ready to proclaim the gospel.

Eph. 6:16–17 flaming darts. Burning arrows were designed to destroy wooden shields and other defenses, but the shield of faith is able to extinguish the devil’s attacks. the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. The spiritual nature of the church’s resources is nowhere more plain than in its reliance upon God’s Word, which is the only offensive weapon mentioned in this list of spiritual armor. The Word of God is to be wielded like a sharp two-edged sword, in the mighty power of his Holy Spirit (see Heb. 4:12).

Eph. 6:18–20 Being Constant in Prayer. This section offers instruction on prayer (the main weapon of spiritual warfare) and explains when, how, and for whom to pray.


All these notes can be found at http://www.esvbible.org/search/eph+6%3A10/

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God's Rules for Battle!

By Joni Ames
As many of us know, there has seemingly been an increase in the level of battle or warfare in these times. Just as the weather has been heating up, so has "life," in general. Many have experienced panic attacks, fear, depression, and hopelessness on pretty serious levels. We are talking about Christians. Now, before any of us try to "judge" that, let us just remember that Jesus warned of these times over 2,000 years ago.
This isn't something "new." We've all gone through warfare and battles before. However, there seems to be an increase and acceleration in the levels of warfare, as well as the amount of it, in the times we are in.
So how do we posture ourselves to "make it through" these times? Thankfully, we have the Word of God to turn to for our answers.

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GOD'S RULES FOR BATTLE
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While engaging in listening to my "Daily Bible Lesson" on my smart phone recently, the Word of the Lord for the day addressed, "God's Rules For Battle," out of Deuteronomy, Chapter 20. Let's take a look at that....

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Rule 1, (Verse 1): DO NOT BE AFRAID
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"When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THEM." WHY? – "For the Lord your God is with you."
Even if we have armies of people coming against us with all kinds of artillery, we need to remember that GOD IS WITH US!!! And if GOD is WITH us, He is FOR us, so who or what (worthwhile) could possibly matter that would come against us?! (Romans 8:31)

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Rule 2, (Verses 2-3): "DO NOT LET YOUR HEART BE FAINT, DO NOT BE AFRAID, DO NOT TREMBLE OR BE TERRIFIED."
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(2) So it shall be, when you are on the verge of battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people. (3) And he shall say to them, 'Hear, O Israel: Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them;
Whenever a point is repeated, it deserves an even greater amount of our attention. Obviously, it is extremely important. We will see even more "why" in the verses that follow. But let me just insert a few things about fear here first.
The famous sales trainer Zig Ziglar used to explain the letters of the word "FEAR" as standing for meaning "False Evidence Appearing Real." I've had many conversations with various friends of mine who are Christian Counselors, and they all agree that MOST of the cases they deal with are related to fear of some kind. Statistics show that 98% of those fears NEVER come to pass.
So FEAR, in and of itself, is a weapon of the enemy that can paralyze and rob us of our peace, and our purpose, call, and destiny. It can cause us to make seriously bad maneuvers that we would not make if we were not operating in believing those fears. Even though they (most likely) will not occur! In fact, fear can cause us to "loose our minds" and do many untimely and stupid things that we wouldn't normally do! It can even cause us to seek "other" means of comfort or relief - such as alcohol, drugs, affairs, etc. - It is a trick and weapon of the enemy to try to CAUSE us to fail!
The Word clearly tells us that GOD has NOT given to us a spirit of fear! Rather, HE gives to us POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND!!! (2 Tim. 1:7) Fear actually is a negative form of faith. It is faith in the enemy, and not God.
Joshua was told, "Be ONLY strong and VERY COURAGEOUS." - How could He be told to "BE" that?! Well, we can't "BE" or "DO" anything without HIM. When HE is with us, He GIVES TO US the courage, strength, and faith we have need of! HE is the AUTHOR and FINISHER of our faith! (Heb. 12:12) - So if we "use it all up," He can make and give us some more!!!

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Rule 3, (verse 4): REMEMBER - GOD IS WITH YOU!":
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Again, this is being repeated, because it was already told to us in verse 1. But in verse 4, we are again told that He is WITH US!:
(4) "for the Lord your God is HE WHO GOES WITH YOU, TO FIGHT FOR YOU against your enemies, TO SAVE YOU."
We are reminded of this in The Great Commission in Mark 16:20: "And they went out and preached everywhere, THE LORD WORKING WITH THEM and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen." He is WITH us, NOT against us!!!
He doesn't take our hand over to the edge of the battle and throw us to the enemy so He can watch us get beat up and laugh at us! He walks us to the edge to get a good view of what happens and says, "Watch this! I'm going to fight FOR you against your enemies to SAVE you! Watch Me WIN this battle FOR you!" - Woo Hoo!!! - Yay God!!!

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Rule 4, (Verses 5, 6, & 7): GET RID OF DISTRACTIONS
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(5) Then the officers shall speak to the people, saying: 'What man is there who has built a new house and has not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man dedicate it. (6) Also what man is there who has planted a vineyard and has not eaten of it? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man eat of it. (7) And what man is there who is betrothed to a woman and has not married her? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man marry her.'
Anyone who had fought in battle can tell you - distractions can kill you. It is so important to be sure that your mind is on what you are doing at ALL times. It's not just YOUR life on the line, but the lives of those around you.
Romans 12:2 says, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."
2 Corin. 10:5 says we need to be, "Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ."

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Rule 5, (Verse 8): GET RID OF FEAR
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(8) The officers shall speak further to the people, and say, 'What man is there who is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go and return to his house, lest the heart of his brethren faint like his heart.
Get rid of fear! Gee, haven't we heard that before?! But here we get a clearer reason: Because fear is "catchy," like a bad flu bug.
Remember when the "spies" gave the evil report to the Israelites? In Joshua 14:24 it says, "(7) I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back word to him as it was in my heart. (8) Nevertheless my brethren who went up with me MADE THE HEART OF THE PEOPLE MELT, but I wholly followed the Lord my God."
Fear can cause us to miss out on our Promised Land.

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SO, HOW DO WE POSTURE OURSELVES IN THIS TIME?
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Let us do as the Word says and renew our minds daily with THE Word. (Rom. 12:2) - The Word of God contains everything pertaining to life and godliness, and it does NOT go forth and return void. (Is. 55:11) - Read it, pray it, wash yourself and your family with it. Soak in it. Saturate yourself with it.
Cast down the fearful imaginations the enemy brings to your mind (2 Corin. 10:5) and bring them into the obedience of Christ.
When you don't know what to pray, pray in the Spirit. Romans 8:26 & 27 tells us that, when we pray in the Spirit, we (1) Pray about the things God wants us to pray about, (2) In the way He wants us to pray, & (3) In His Will. - THEREFORE, Roman 8:28 comes to pass, and He works ALL things for the good. PRAISE GOD!!!
War with the prophecies God has given to you. (1 Tim. 1:18-19) God is NOT a liar. Pray and speak life over those words that you know are from Him, and GO FOR IT!
Prov. 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit." Speak life to yourself and your loved ones, and death to the plans of the enemy. We can say to the enemy, "I refuse that spirit of fear! By the power of the blood and name of Jesus, I command you to take it and go to the feet of Jesus for judgment!"
That may sound simple, but the enemy has to obey the name of Jesus. Spend time in praise and worship. He inhabits His praises. (Psalms 22:3) WORSHIP is your WAR-ship!
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CLOSING PRAYER
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Dear Lord, 
We come before you and repent of fear and of speaking in such a way as to infect others with fear. We pray to you as David did, "Let the words of our mouth and meditations of our heart be acceptable in your sight." Help us to remember that we win IN YOU, and help us to remind others of that as well. We love and worship you and thank you that you are fighting for and winning our battles for us!

God's Plans for you are GOOD! (Jer. 29:11)

Joni Ames
P.O. Box 99
Elkview, WV 25071
E-Mail: JoniAmes@aol.com
Website: http://www.joniames.org

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God is: Empowering those who love Jesus and who desire all that He has for this generation

The Vision
Our Vision is to Mobilize Christian believers to Advance the Kingdom of God in the Power of The Holy Spirit. This will be accomplished by bringing individuals and communities of believers into the fullness of all Jesus began to do and teach Acts1:1 as expanded below.

1. Heart of the Father: Discovering a L...ife of Passionate Participation in God and Among His People on a daily basis.
2 . Mind of Christ: Equipping, Teaching and Training God's People in the Word and the Spirit. Both through local groups of believers and online.
3. Empowerment of the Spirit: Encouraging local churches and believers to come together to seek Him and to see His Kingdom advanced. Welcoming God through Worship, Prayer and His Word in homes and throughout the community

OUR MISSION
Our ministry is designed to advance God's agenda in the earth as follows;
1. The Full Measure of Jesus
Abba's Glory was birthed out of a vision to see Jesus' words in Matthew 28:18-20, John 17:22 and Ephesians 4:11-13 come alive in everyone who believes in and wants the full measure of what Jesus has for them.
2. Transformational Discipleship in Every Nation
Building on the principles described in Ephesians 4:10-13 Abba's Glory seeks to fulfill the command of Jesus as given in Matthew 28:18-20 and John 17:22 So that all that he commanded might be fulfilled.
3. Nurturing the Community of the King
Recognizing Christ in others Phi 1:27-2:3, Provoking one another to love Heb 10:19-25; Building up the people of God Eph 4:1-16; Giving honor to each other I Cor 12:12-15
4. Coaching and Encouraging
New and existing leaders as they fulfill their calling, that it might be said of them, 'those who have turned the world upside down have come among us!'
5. Imparting God's Word and Releasing individuals and groups of Christians so that they might have a Life of Passionate Participation in God by doing all that Jesus Began to do and Teach by the power of the Holy Spirit, as Jesus did the will of the Father in fulfillment all that was spoken about Messiah in the Law and the Prophets.

WHAT WE OFFER
1. Personal Discipleship and one on one Mentoring and Life Coaching for Spiritual Formation
2. Abba's Glory Institute, a School of the Word and the Spirit. Offering both online and in person believers training courses and events.
3. Consultation for Vision Implementation with Churches, Para_church and Business organizations.
4. Community Transformational Partnerships among churches and businesses. Providing resources and leadership to assist both in prospering in their individual areas in seeing Christ impact their community.
5. Daily and or weekly devotionals.
6. Believer's Gatherings
7. Published Teachings, Prophetic words and Biblical Articles

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The Transformational Power of God's Word

I have been fascinated as I have traveled on this journey with Jesus at how very much He has transformed my world view.

It began on that day when He reached out to me and rescued me from the mire and dust to see how many false things I believed about the world around me, the nature of people, their and abilities, as well as, the spirit realm.

I experienced something as a young believer who was passionate about following Jesus that changed the way I saw and experienced the world around me and within me which was the results of being transfered from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of light. Col 1:12-14.

Today we would call what happened to me a Biblical immersion (immerse: reflexive verb to become completely occupied with something, giving all your time, energy, or concentration to it). Every day for months I immersed myself in the Word of God reading the Bible and praying for hours about what I had read everyday. This total immersion not only illuminated (transitive and intransitive verb to provide somebody with knowledge or with intellectual or spiritual enlightenment) me but challenged everything I believed, everything I understood and the way I interacted with the world and everyone in it. Every thought, action and belief came under the conviction and illumination of the Holy Spirit. I spent many and hour repenting and grew in grace and truth. This process did not stop but has has continued for many years now and I have come to understand that my World view has continuously been changed and molded as I have submitted myself, my experiences and beliefs to God.

Another significant part of my transformation was the Christ like love and wisdom of my first pastor, his wife and the church they led. Pastor Jim and Julie Maley and the people of what is now the Pueblo Christian Center taught me by example what the Good News of Jesus looked like in everyday life.

My journey as a believer has also been shaped by others in the Kingdom of God who have written books which are important in adding to or understanding of what we are a part of and just how our World-view impacts our usefulness to God. One of the many books that have impacted me is below.

This book opened my eyes to the area of World-view many years ago and is still around, now in its 4th addition. James Sire's "The Universe Next Door" is a wonderful resource and should be mandatory reading for all Christians who interact with anyone who was not been raised in the Church. Sub titled 'A Basic World-view Catalog' the reader of this book is treated to insights, such as how the Church's weakened Spiritual state led to the rise of false religions and a dependency on science as the underpinning of mankind's belief systems.If you want to know more go to the IVP web site http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=2780

The primary reason for mentioning this book is the comparison of the transformational results and power of a Biblical immersion in the Word and Spirit of God and the contrasting de-transformational results of a life which is not filled with the truth and power of God.

When Jesus came He spent three plus years proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Many could not or would not allow their world-view to be changed by the truth and power He proclaimed through a life that did the will of the Father and that was empowered by the Holy Spirit. One of the most fascinating Biblical accounts of Jesus' impact on people is the account of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
Lk 24:13-1813 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
17 He asked them, "What are you discussing together as you walk along?" They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" 19 "What things?" he asked. "About Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took
place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see." 25 He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, "Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over." So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?"

Their hearts burned within them! The fire of God not only illuminates it also burns away the impure and all that is not of God. Will you allow God to immerse you in His Word and Spirit, allowing His Spirit to illuminate and burn away all that is not of Him? Your World View will Change to His World View even as Moses' was changed when he spent 40 days and nights in the presence of God!

The light of His glory will not fade, but it will transform us as we immerse ourselves in His Word and  to His Spirit continuously!