This word is submitted by Andrew Combe (JonCombe@aol.com)

Concealing His Light
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The light of My gospel has been 'shaded' by My Church. My light has been 'shaded' by My Church, through man's way. Man's way is not My way.

My light is not a battery-operated torch-beam of light. My light is not produced in a light bulb by electricity. My light is not from the radiant sun, which shines, lighting My universe. The light of My countenance, if unveiled, could strike the earth and mankind would perish.
I dwell in unapproachable light - the light of My glory!

My light can pierce any heart, causing a person to experience My glory and Me. My light shines into the heart of man, first exposing all areas of darkness and then lights the path to purity.

My light has been shaded by My Church, not only affecting their own lives but also the lives of the lost souls in the earth. Through pride, criticism, jealousy and judgement, My Light grows dim in the lives of My people. Through disobedience, rebellion, idolatry and man's control, My Light dims in the lives of My people.

I speak to My Church and not to the world, for the world has not known Me. Many speak My Word but profane it in the way in which they speak. Many shout out My Word and cry aloud so they may be heard, but self-seeking glory hunters, cause My light to dim in My Church. Words are rendered ineffective unless acted upon with faith and obedience. This in turn affects the world.

My children are to be My shining lights in this world, leading others to Me. But how can the blind lead the blind? For those who do not allow My light to shine upon and within them, revealing their true condition, walk in darkness and are blinded from the truth to fulfil My desire for all men to shine for Me.

I speak not to condemn My children, but to stir within their spirits to allow Me to shine My light into their lives. Only then can My people truly lead, not just point in the general direction, but truly lead others to Me.

My light exposes sin.
My light, lights the way to purity.
My light causes change.

Even as the sun rises to disperse the darkness, so My light rises upon the heart, mind and spirit of a man leading him to closer walk with Me. Even when the night draws in and darkness surrounds, the man who has found My light will walk with no fear of what may lie ahead. My light will guide his path.

It is time children, for the light shade to be removed to allow the true light of your Lord to shine in you and upon this earth.

Light exposes darkness. O My people, that which has been done in secret, under the presumed safety of darkness, will be brought into the light. My Word stands firm.

As the shade is removed the light of My gospel will shine. Because man has tried to control My light, My children have seen much darkness. I am removing the shade; I am ridding the control of man over many lives.
This controlling spirit has caused many to live in darkness but My light is shining for all to see.

The light of My gospel is shining.
My Word is the pathway to knowing Me.
My Word lights the way in which a man must travel to find Me.

My light is shining this revelation into the hearts of My children, that My Word is the only pathway to living a holy life, set apart for My use, to live a life of victory, in freedom.

Darkness is bondage and bondage disables My people. I am your Light! I am releasing the bondage's, shattering the chains that hold My people.

My Word declares, " Arise, shine; for your light has come ! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. " ( Isaiah 60 v 1 - 3 )

Once those held in bondage will now soar with Me. Those disabled by the powers of darkness will now run in freedom with Me. My light gives life to My people and enables them to shine for Me in this dark world. As you shine, people will be drawn. Yes, to the Light that radiates from your being, the light of My glory.

Even as Moses stood before Me and his face shone with My glory, I say to you, My people, allow My light to shine in you, penetrating your whole life and people will see My glory shining, radiating from your face. This is a promise and those who choose to obey and follow will know the true light of their Lord.

My light is not man made but Divine. It is not fake but true. It holds no darkness only repels it. It sets ablaze the hearts of My people drawing more souls into My Kingdom.

People, My light is breaking the 'shades' man has put there to control Me. My light will shine strong in these last days through those who hearken unto My voice.

My Light pierces; My Light penetrates!
My Light exposes; My Light prepares!
My Light reveals to the minds of men that I am real!
My Light reveals to the minds of men that I am God!

Every blessing to you all,
Yours in Christ,
Andrew