Cocoon of Light
Shalom from us all at MTBC!
Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light on my path.” [NIV]
Just as a caterpillar enters the safety and security of a cocoon TO BE TRANSFORMED to a butterfly, Christians enter God’s Word TO BE TRANSFORMED. Even though we may wish OUR lives were linear and steady, OUR days are marked by CHANGE and the unexpected. When we are faced with a dilemma or challenge, IT CAN feel as though we are facing a locked door or wandering lost in a dark forest.
God’s Word offers DIVINE guidance, wisdom, and assurance. When WE NEGLECT God’s Word, we NEGLECT the TRANSFORMATION He offers. In His Word WE are REMINDED that WE DO NOT need to worry about OUR lives: HE IS the God WHO protects, provides, and pursues us. It is often through His Word that WE find the answer to a lingering question, and a new path forward appears.
God DOES NOT simply reveal paths, He CREATES new paths WHERE there was none before: through water, through fire, and even through death. Satan provides many excuses and lies TO KEEP US from MEDITATING ON God’s Truth because OUR TRANSFORMATION has a powerful effect ON those around us.
That’s why the devil, WHO IS the enemy of OUR souls WILL TRY his upmost best to DETER us from giving time and effort to the reading and studying of God’s Word. He also knows that WHEN we KNOW the Word better – IT WILL CHANGE us into a better, effective, and godly person for Jesus, especially in the ministry which the Lord had called us to do.
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You know what? He is succeeding greatly in many Christians as well as the ministers’ lives. But YOU DON’T have to be one of them. You can KNOW the truth of God’s Word better and stand, living firmly on it. The Word of truth will set you free and GUIDE you in the TRUTH of His plan and purpose for your life. Amen!
John Hagee says, ‘We are indeed the light of the world – but only if our switch is turned on.’
In closing, DON’T just preach the Word, but live and practice the Word of God. It has the power to TRANSFORM your life effectively. Hallelujah!
Hebrews 4:12-13, “12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints, and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” [NIV]
We look forward to having you to come and visit us at MTBC, and to share with us what God is doing in your life and ministry – so that we can rejoice together with you too.
Thank you and you all have a GREAT and BLESSED New Year!
Yours sincerely,
Rev. Christopher Mun
President
MTBC
