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Standing in the Light of Heaven, March 4
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath
shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory
of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6
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Provision has been made whereby the communication between heaven
and our souls may be free and open. Finite man can place himself where
rays of light and glory from the throne of God will be given him in
abundance. The light of the knowledge of the glory of God which shines
in the face of Jesus Christ may shine upon him. He may stand where it
can be said of him, “Ye are the light of the world.” Were it not for the
communication between heaven and earth there would be no light in the
world. Like Sodom and Gomorrah, all men would perish beneath the just
judgment of God. But the world is not left in darkness. The long-suffering
mercy of God is still extended to the children of men, and it is His design
that the rays of light which emanate from the throne of God shall be
reflected by the children of light....
It is our privilege to stand with the light of heaven upon us. It was
thus that Enoch walked with God. It was no easier for Enoch to live a
righteous life than it is for us at the present time. The world in his time
was no more favorable to growth in grace and holiness than it is now.
It was by prayer and communion with God that Enoch was enabled to
escape the corruption that is in the world through lust. We are living in
the perils of the last days, and we must receive our strength from the same
Source. We must walk with God. A separation from the world is required
of us, for we cannot remain free from its pollution unless we follow the
example of the faithful Enoch....
Those who profess the religion of Christ should understand the re-
sponsibility resting upon them. They should feel that this is an individual
work, an individual preaching of Christ. If each would realize this and
take hold of the work, we should be as mighty as an army with banners.
The heavenly Dove would hover over us. The light of the glory of God
would be no more shut away from us than it was from the devoted Enoch.
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