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Ephesians 5:14 - Turn Your Darkness Into Light.

Ephesians 5:14 (NKJV) Therefore He says: 
"Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And 
Christ will give you light."  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   I woke up in the middle of the night. My 
arm was under my pillow, and the weight of my 
head had squashed it and turned my arm into a 
numb lump. I touched it with my other fingers and 
even used my other hand to move it around. The 
arm felt nothing. Once I repositioned it so 
blood could flow into it, uncomfortable prickles 
started. Life returned. The limb that had fallen 
asleep worked again. 
   We were numb and dead in our sin until 
Jesus brought us back to life. But the call to 
"arise from the dead" isn't only for the time we 
enter heaven. 
   In a world that turns away from Jesus at 
every opportunity, it's easy for our hearts to 
become as lifeless as my squashed arm. Sometimes 
when we've been cut off from the supply of life 
blood (perhaps ignoring His Word, or prayer, or 
worship, or fellowship with others), we become numb 
to the needs around us and the rich grace that 
Jesus offers. I'm thankful that He is willing and 
able to resurrect us daily. The process isn't 
always comfortable at first. When we begin to spend 
time with Him, our hearts may feel prickles of 
conviction. Jesus may call us to change or to be His 
arms in service in a way that challenges us. But 
as He shines on us, the joy of coming back to 
life will fuel us in our walks with Jesus. 
   Let's heed the call to wake up and invite 
Christ to shine on us today. by Sharon Hinck 
[Mornings With Jesus 2019 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

   I turn your darkness into light. After 
all, I am the Light of the world, and I am both 
with you and within you. Every day, you encounter 
darkness in the world - and in your heart - but 
remember that I have overcome the world. You can 
choose to focus on hurtful, wrong things or to 
focus on Me - the brilliant Overcomer!  
   I am calling you to walk with Me along 
the way of Peace. I know that many things tug at 
your consciousness and you have very real 
responsibilities in your life. However, I am training you to 
turn your thoughts to Me more and more - enjoying 
My Presence in tough times as well as good 
times. You will not be able to do this perfectly, 
but you can make progress bit by bit. As you 
direct your attention to Me, I push back the 
darkness with My invincible Light! This is how you 
walk in the way of Peace. This is how I turn your 
darkness into Light. (2Sa. 22:29; Joh8:12; 16:33; 
Luk1:76, 79) [Jesus Today by Sarah Young] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150611-2126.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: 
http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/ 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657