Meditations from Isaiah, the Prophet of Light. WANTED: An imaginative scribe who can write exquisite poetry. A faithful believer with chutzpah who can switch from one extreme to another at the Lord’s command… from a sublime vision of God’s glory to a ridiculous demonstration of shameful nakedness; from stubbornly confronting the people over their sinfulness to …
Light from Light: The Sun of Righteousness. “For those who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in his wings.” (Malachi 4:2) Malachi’s picturesque prophecy has been embraced as messianic by both Jewish and Christian interpreters. Jesus Christ has clearly fulfilled this prophecy, and those who follow and revere Him will experience …
The Ancient Hymn of the ‘Hilarious Light’ O Gladsome Light – GENTRI / Lyceum Philharmonic at American Heritage School #LIGHTtheWORLD “Phos Hilaron”: “Hail Gladdening Light of His pure glory poured Who is the immortal Father, Heavenly Blest Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ our Lord Now we come to the sun’s hour of rest The lights …
On Jesus as the Light of the World During the Feast of Tabernacles. “I AM the Light of the World! Whoever follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life!” (John 8:12). I Am The Light Of This World – YouTube I AM: the outlandish claim of Jesus to be co-equal to …
Gospel Song – Let Your Light from the Lighthouse Shine on Me. Blind Willie Johnson, the writer of this classic gospel song, has been a monumental influence in gospel blues since he recorded his songs in the latter 1920’s. He recorded 30 songs in all, completing his recording career around 1930. All of Blind Willie’s …
Light in Creation: The First Creature. “And God said, ‘Let there be light!’ and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was excellent, beautiful, good, suitable and pleasing, and He approved it; and God separated the light from the darkness.” (Genesis 1:3-4). A Divine Song. God spoke the light into this world’s existence …
Uncreated Light in Shekinah Glory. “Bless the Lord, oh my soul! Lord, my God, you are very great; You are clothed with glory and majesty, and You are wrapped in light as with a robe!” (Psalm 104:1-2). GLORY: the biblical meaning of God’s glory tends to emphasize the weighty splendor of God’s personal presence; God’s supreme …
The Oil of Anointing from the Olive Tree. “I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God. I will always trust in God’s mercy, in the Lord’s unfailing love.” (Psalm 52:8). The Olive Tree, the Olive, and Olive Oil. Is there anything in nature more biblical than the olive tree, the olive, and …
Myths and Truths about Anointed Saints. SAINT: The basic meaning of the term saint is “holy one,” which is from the Latin word “sanctus.” A saint is one who has been anointed by the Holy Spirit, enabled to grow in “set-apartness” for God’s special purposes. A saint is one who is officially dedicated to God in order …
The Scandalous Anointing of Jesus with Tears and Perfume. “Then Jesus turned to the woman and said to Simon, ‘Look at this woman kneeling here. When I entered your home, you didn’t offer me water to wash the dust from my feet, but she has washed them with her tears and wiped them with her …
Anointed into Holy Sainthood. “If you consult your own soul with complete honesty, you will see that there is one and only one reason why you are not even now a saint. You do not wholly want to be.” (William Law, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life). ANOINT: Applying water, oil or another blessed …
The Anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany. “Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus – the man He had raised from the dead. A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with Him. Then Mary took a twelve-ounce …