Brethren, in the previous part of this series we examined the alpha God's creation of light and what it symbolizes to Christians. Jesus teaches; “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness” (John 12:46) so further assessment may be necessary to fully comprehend His teachings on this matter. As the title suggests, this analysis will be more prophetical dealing with the son of perdition and building upon the groundwork we've already laid down. That being said, let's now begin:

(Light of the World:)

    Before teaching that the Law was eternal and that no "jot nor title" shall ever pass (Matthew 5:17-19), Jesus spoke these words; “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16). Those who know their Shepherd are the literal children born of Light.

    Take notice that (in man) it is our works that show forth the light given to us by our Creator. As the Rock is Christ (I Corinthians 10:4) who gave us the eternal Law, it is up to man to decide between the ways of God or that of regular man (Joshua 24:15). Peter plainly teaches Christians that; “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29) so whenever the two clash we must follow the unchanging ways of Yahweh transcribed in His eternal Law. This theme of "works" is exactly why Jesus continued teaching on the Law.

    For a perfect example, John taught  “because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth” and “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes” (I John 2:8-11). Loving ones people is essential and a flawless way of shining our "light" before man.

(I Form The Light:)

    When teaching about the returning King and His dominion, Jesus said; “For wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together. Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken” (Matthew 24:28-29). Knowing that the stars of heaven represent the sons of God (angels) should help clarify why Jesus equates this great time of mixing to the days of Noah (Matthew 24:37).

    This post-tribulation period is the time of the fourth angel and symbolizes a time of great trying; “The fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.” This time of falling stars (or grigori) comes only after the "great star" called Wormwood (meaning “bitter herb”) falls upon man poisoning them with acrimony (Revelation 8:10-13).

    Understand that the Bible teaches God is omnipotent meaning all-powerful or all things: “I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I Yahweh do all these things” (Isaiah 45:7). Furthermore, when John instructs; “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (I John 1:5) it should further establish the fact that Jesus taught the ways of Yahweh because He spoke; “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness” (John 12:46). Christ established God's Law.

(Light Unto My Path:)

    Peter puts the creation of light this way; “Ye are a chosen generation (genos or “race” #G1085), a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (I Peter 2:9). Obviously, God has a chosen and elected people He's set aside from the foundation of the world and those same souls are known as "the children of light." These same people will follow the ways of God and acknowledge Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords.

    Yahweh has this to say about the remnant; “I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded” (Romans 11:4-7).

    As we established in the first part, man can't read without light (much less the genuine Light Jesus) so the battlefield is only genuine for those that God has selected. No amount of debate nor badgering will get someone to know the reality of Christ or His Word if that same person hasn't been chosen of God. David taught; “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105) further establishing the importance of following Yahweh's Law and knowing the author behind it - Jesus, the living Word (Revelation 19:13).

(The Father of Lights:)

    James warns us; “Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:16-17). This means that Yahweh is incapable of change (Malachi 3:6) making Him the solid Rock (I Corinthians 10:4) on which any solid Christian foundation is laid upon. He also tells us that God is "the Father of lights" and “Of his own will begat he us that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures” (James 1:18).

    Christians who have been given the Light and called to a higher purpose should take heed and never give thanks to the wrong person for "gifts" in life. All praise must go to Yahweh as He is a Jealous God (Exodus 34:14). While this aspect of the Omega Creator is flattering to the Christian, it is an out-right curse to the children of wickedness who find His eternal Laws "too constrictive" or "too extreme." Such liberal agendas are at work in the world today and seemingly never cease from promoting wickedness on almost every level.

    For example, those blinded most likely worked at taking prayer out of public school yet sit around wondering why there have been hundreds of school shootings. Like creatures of instinct (II Peter 2:12) such insects can only go with the flows of conformity yet inwardly sit in miserable darkness devoid of soul. It is the foolish person who trusts in mankind given their wretched history of repeated failure and current sin-laden status, all praises must go to God alone. As Christians, we should all strive to have the patience of long-suffering Job.

(God Gives Them Light:)

    John the revelator tells us that in the Kingdom age; “There shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever” (Revelation 22:3-5). The faithful servants who overcome the world are granted eternal reign with their Light Yahweh.

    Compare this with Jesus' own parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) who needed their lamps (full of oil) to light their path to the marriage supper of the Lamb. The Messiah equates this act to “the kingdom of heaven” meaning that the five foolish virgins weren't chosen nor wise enough to realize both the oil and light symbolize Jesus Christ, the very bridegroom. Jesus is the only way to salvation for His chosen Israelite people (John 14:6) and only by adherence to His teachings and Laws will the Christian people survive.

    Be sure to recognize the light in one another and always remember the words of “the preacher” in Ecclesiastes 2:13; “I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.” The serpentile will always lose being bound under the feet of Christians who are given power through Jesus' sacrifice over death. Wise king Solomon also adds “For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:17-18).

(Intention:)

    Like usual, my intention with both parts of this series on Biblical light is for the advancement of Jesus' Kingdom and establishment of His Laws on earth. From alpha to omega, Jesus Christ is the only lamp and light by which man can see. He is our mediator and God, the Lord of lords and King of kings. I pray that all Christians seek the Light and His guidance in reading the eternal Word. God created the Light, there is none higher than the most High so all praises must go to Yahweh. Pray for this ministry and one another. Amen.