"For God who said:" From the light in the dark will rise! ", He also made ​​his light shine in our hearts, that we come to the light of knowledge of the glory of God that appears on the face of Christ. "2 Corinthians 4:6

When we do not know Jesus and accepted Him as Lord and Savior of our lives, we live in darkness. At that time, we may perfectly healthy in body and live life well, but we are spiritually dead before God. Communication with God is lost due to human sin. That is why Jesus died on the cross to atone for all human sin, so we all can receive salvation and eternal life (John 3:16). Our lives are restored in the presence of God.

At the time of Jesus touched our hearts and we can see the incredible work of Christ and the greatness of our God in this universe. The eyes of our hearts are transformed so could see spiritual things which before we never saw and experienced. That's when we have a new birth in Jesus, it was called Jesus was born in our lives.

But the process of life does not stop at that moment. We should be thankful that we have accepted Jesus in our lives, but we must not stop at that point. There are still many parts of our lives to be changed according to the Word of God.
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Of Darkness

Human life is not yet know Christ is life in the dark master of human life where sin because sin is done by Adam and Eve. Derivative of sin is carried by each of the human race continues to result in broken relationship with God. But through the work of Christ's relationship with God is restored so that his people can call Him "Abba, Father".

"When I consider Thy heavens, Thy fingers, the moon and the stars which thou hast ordained: what is man that thou art mindful of him? What is man, that You visit him? Yet thou hast made ​​him little less than God, and has crowned him with glory and honor. You made ​​him rule over handmade thy Kauletakkan everything was under his feet "Psalm 8:4-7

Humans are the most fortunate beings on this earth. The psalmist described the man as compared with other creatures of God, which man is nothing compared to the moon and the stars in the sky. All creatures in the universe is so enormous, so that man is nothing if it is equated with the whole creation of God. Therefore penance for man is God's grace is so amazing. Penance is a gift / gift to mankind.
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"He lifted me from the desolate pit, out of the mud bog" Psalm 40:3 a

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God no longer remember the mistakes we did when yet know Him. The Lord lift us from the man who was worthless and not worthy to meet with him, even should receive eternal punishment, to be a valuable human being in her presence and gain eternal life with Him. God made man worthy to stand before Him. This really is the greatest gift we can receive during our lives.
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Encounter with God

When God works in people's lives, then God will touch his whole life. He will make us spiritual eyes to see heavenly things that we've never seen before. In fact, He will bring us to experience the miracle of miracles in our lives step.
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"On his way to Damascus, when he was near the town, suddenly the light emanating from the sky around him. He collapsed to the ground and heard of him a voice saying to him: "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? '" Acts 9:3-4

Saul is a man who was always chasing the Christians to be captured, tortured and even killed. When on a journey to Damascus, the Lord revealed Himself through a light from heaven that shine so bright, so Saul fall to the ground. Saul had a personal encounter with God. Since the meeting is actually Saul's life was transformed. Saul, whose name was changed to Paul was used by God with extraordinary, as apostles. Many souls won to God through the ministry of Paul. Most of the letters in the New Testament was written by Paul. Paul gives a remarkable example for the people of God. And to this we can also learn through the life of Paul is so extraordinary.

Every human being must have a personal encounter with God. Well not yet know Christ, so that they can know and understand how much the work of Christ for human life, until the people of God in Jesus' life mengiring. Day after day, must be passed by an encounter with God through an encounter with Him through our lives will be changed according to His will.

Through an encounter with him was the one we can understand the will and His plan for our lives personally take personally. Through an encounter with him was God's love and power flow in order to work in our lives, so that we become the people who are blessed and even a channel of blessing to others. Through an encounter with him was the Lord uses our lives to bear witness to the world that still live in darkness.

Encounter with God will change our lives so that the whole name of the Lord will be glorified through our lives.

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Metamorphic

"Do not be conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of your mind, so you can distinguish where the will of God: what is good, pleasing and perfect God. "Romans 12:2

In the course of our lives mengiring Christ, the Lord will let us through experiences that are physically uncomfortable. The goal is that we can get to know Christ in our lives. Through the problems and temptations that come into our lives, we can give up part of our lives that are not pleasing to God to be cleansed and transformed into baru.Ketika we surrender completely to God, every darkness that fills our hearts will be more enlightened by the light of Christ.

"Greatly rejoice, though now ye shall mourn at once by various trials. Mean things is to prove the purity of faith-a much higher value than gold is mortal, purity tested by fire, so you get the praise and glory and honor on the day of Jesus Christ to reveal himself. "1 Peter 1:6-7

Every trial that we face do not make us distressed that the loss of faith we believe in Jesus. We must realize that as bad as any of our suffering, God is still here with us. Even during any trial that we live, we must continue to believe that Jesus never leaves us. The situation may be changed for the worse when we know Christ, but it's all intended to test the purity of our faith, do we really rely on Jesus fully, or we find an alternative to starting a compromise with the ways of the world. This process will always be that we live our lives constantly being renewed day by day, becoming more perfect in the presence of the Father.

"Temptation that you experience is normal trials, which do not exceed human strength. God is faithful, and therefore he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength. At the time you are tempted He will provide a way out, so that you can bear it. "1 Corinthians 10:13

One thing to remember is that God never gives us power over temptation. If we feel that the temptation was too heavy, we must know that it is only from our perspective. God knows that we are still able to get through it and He will give you a way out just in time. What we must do is continue to believe that Jesus has provided a wonderful thing for us. He has a wonderful plan for us. And He never gives the design an accident, but a peace plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11).

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for Thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. "Psalm 23:4

The psalmist is experiencing things that are uncomfortable in his life, being chased by the enemy, slandered and many more things that make him like walking in the dark. But he could say that even though he walked through the valley of the shadow of death / darkness, he is not afraid of danger. He knew his God. He knew that the Lord will guard, protect and even entertain themselves. Even the psalmist is confident that God will give victory and blessing was upon his life (Psalm 23:5-6)

Darkness we experience through the temptations that exist, we're bringing to the light of Christ. Behind all the trials, troubles and darkness we experience are a tremendous blessing that God has in store for us. When we stay true to Christ, His light will always illuminate our hearts so that we can continue to survive and get through problem after problem with the power of Him. This is what will transform our lives from the baseness of sin leads to eternal glory. This is the process of metamorphosis that changes us to be perfect like Jesus.

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Sunrise over the Light of Christ His people

"Arise, shine, for your light to come, and the glory of the Lord appeared atasmu.Sebab behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness covering the Gentiles: but the LORD will arise upon you, and His glory be seen upon you." Isaiah 60:1 - 2

The work of Christ for man is a prize / gift. But to take a concerted effort from the man. It needs a step of faith to God's will can happen in our lives. Human redeemed his sins because of Christ with open hearts. Humans will not receive forgiveness when they did not open his heart. Similarly, the light of Christ can not shine in our lives, if we do not surrender our lives fully to Christ. Our lives should be based on the light of God's Word. Even though our lives are full of problems and trials, the light of Christ must always shine in our lives.

Not an easy thing for us to continue to be a witness in a state of being sandwiched by a problem. But the Word of God teaches us to arise and shine. No matter what circumstances should not prevent us to remain luminous for Christ. Every day we wake up the faith to believe we can rise from every adversity, disappointment, despair, anger, sadness and all sorts of problems that pinch.

With the rise and reach the promise of God, the light of Christ will continue to rise in our lives. His light will illuminate every darkness that tried to control our lives. Brightness will get rid of any anxiety, confusion, anger and fear that exist. Light of Christ will defeat every darkness there. We need to do is always get up and stand up for Christ.

Each victory of a problem would be a witness that will enlighten many people in our neighborhood. People will see that the power of God has been working with so evident through our lives. They will see God's work of transforming our lives that do not have anything to have all the blessings, of which nobody used to be a God so great, from people who do not know anything into the person full of wisdom and many more.

Whatever we experience do not become an obstacle to the light of Christ to shine in our hearts. Let the light of Christ always shine in our hearts every day even every moment, so that by Him we can get the strength to undergo the suffering leads to kemuliaaan He has in store for us.

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Perfection

Life that God gives to us an extraordinary gift that we must not waste it. God changed the life of a humble man of noble and even make us as heirs of the throne shall reign with Him in eternal life. Let the light of Christ is always born in our lives and get rid of any darkness that exists, so that his work is made perfect in us.

"And I have given them the glory which thou hast given Me, that they be one, just as we are one: I in them and thou in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that thou hast sent me and hast loved them even as you loved me. "John 17:22-23

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