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Ignorance is the lack of knowledge or understanding. Ignorant people are either unaware or uninformed. Sometimes we are ignorant because we did not know there was a need to learn something. Other times, we are ignorant because we have chosen not to learn something we need to know. In Hosea 4:6, the Lord says, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you.” Willfully rejecting knowledge that God wants us to have is sinful ignorance. While unintentional ignorance about earthly topics is understandable, intentional ignorance about spiritual matters can lead to eternal destruction (Romans 1:18–23).
The Bible makes a distinction between ignorance and innocence. We don’t have to be ignorant of the fact of sin; in fact, we can be highly informed about sin yet remain innocent of it. But we should all be ignorant about the practice of evil. Ephesians 5:11–12 says, “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.” In Matthew 10:16, Jesus warned us, “I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”
To effectively fight the spiritual battle, we must know something of how our enemy functions. Believers are encouraged to forgive each other, “so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs” (2 Corinthians 2:11, ESV). Ignorance about what the devil is up to—and ignorance of the damage done by unforgiveness—is dangerous to our spiritual health. One of Satan’s basic tactics is to keep people ignorant: “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:4). Ignorant people are easy prey for those with wicked schemes (Psalm 1:1–2; Proverbs 7:6–7, 21–23).
God says that idolatry springs from spiritual ignorance: “Ignorant are those who carry about idols of wood, who pray to gods that cannot save” (Isaiah 45:20). Ignorance of the true God is unjustifiable, because the knowledge of God’s existence and power is available all around us (Romans 1:18–23). People who substitute false gods instead of pursuing the real God are sinfully ignorant.
Hebrews 5:2 says that Jesus is “able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray since he himself is subject to weakness.” God has great patience, even with the ignorant. Even when we are willfully ignorant, He gives us a multitude of opportunities to learn (2 Peter 3:9). Paul said that God showed him mercy because, before Jesus saved him, he had “acted in ignorance and unbelief” (1 Timothy 1:13; Acts 3:17).
God commands us to repent of our ignorance and seek Him with all our hearts (Acts 17:30; Jeremiah 29:13). The opposite of spiritual ignorance is wisdom, and we are told to seek wisdom above all things (Proverbs 3:13–18). Fortunately, wisdom is readily accessible; the book of Proverbs personifies wisdom as a noble lady who is calling out to all publicly: “To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it” (Proverbs 8:4–5). Every time the Bible commands us to “listen” or to “hear,” God is giving us a chance to trade ignorance for His wisdom.
Onkunde is die gebrek aan kennis of begrip. Onkundige mense is óf onbewus óf oningelig. Soms is ons onkundig omdat ons nie geweet het daar was ‘n behoefte om iets te leer nie. Ander kere is ons onkundig omdat ons gekies het om nie iets te leer wat ons moet weet nie. In Hosea 4:6 sê die Here: “My volk gaan te gronde weens gebrek aan kennis. Omdat julle die kennis verwerp het, verwerp Ek julle ook.” Om die kennis wat God wil hê ons moet hê, doelbewus te verwerp, is sondige onkunde. Terwyl onbedoelde onkunde oor aardse onderwerpe verstaanbaar is, kan opsetlike onkunde oor geestelike sake tot ewige vernietiging lei (Romeine 1:18–23).
Die Bybel maak ‘n onderskeid tussen onkunde en onskuld. Ons hoef nie onkundig te wees oor die feit van sonde nie; trouens, ons kan hoogs ingelig wees oor sonde, maar tog onskuldig daaraan bly. Maar ons moet almal onkundig wees oor die praktyk van die bose. Efesiërs 5:11–12 sê: “Moenie met die vrugtelose werke van die duisternis te doen hê nie, maar openbaar dit liewer. Dit is skandelik om selfs te praat van wat die ongehoorsames in die geheim doen.” In Matteus 10:16 het Jesus ons gewaarsku: “Ek stuur julle soos skape onder wolwe uit. Wees dan wys soos slange en onskuldig soos duiwe.”
Om die geestelike stryd effektief te veg, moet ons iets weet van hoe ons vyand funksioneer. Gelowiges word aangemoedig om mekaar te vergewe, “sodat ons nie deur Satan uitoorlê word nie; want ons is nie onbekend met sy planne nie” (2 Korintiërs 2:11). Onkunde oor wat die duiwel aanvang – en onkunde oor die skade wat deur onvergewensgesindheid aangerig word – is gevaarlik vir ons geestelike gesondheid. Een van Satan se basiese taktieke is om mense onkundig te hou: “Die god van hierdie wêreld het die sinne van die ongelowiges verblind, sodat hulle die lig van die evangelie van die heerlikheid van Christus nie kan sien nie” (2 Korintiërs 4:4). Onkundige mense is maklike prooi vir diegene met bose planne (Psalm 1:1–2; Spreuke 7:6–7, 21–23).
God sê dat afgodery voortspruit uit geestelike onkunde: “Onkundig is die wat houtafgode ronddra, wat tot gode bid wat nie kan red nie” (Jesaja 45:20). Onkunde oor die ware God is ongeregverdig, want die kennis van God se bestaan en mag is oral rondom ons beskikbaar (Romeine 1:18–23). Mense wat valse gode vervang in plaas daarvan om die ware God na te streef, is sondig onkundig.
Hebreërs 5:2 sê dat Jesus “in staat is om sagkens te handel met die onkundiges en dwaal, omdat Hy self aan swakheid onderworpe is.” God het groot geduld, selfs met die onkundiges. Selfs wanneer ons opsetlik onkundig is, gee Hy ons ‘n menigte geleenthede om te leer (2 Petrus 3:9). Paulus het gesê dat God hom barmhartigheid bewys het omdat hy, voordat Jesus hom gered het, “in onkunde en ongeloof gehandel het” (1 Timoteus 1:13; Handelinge 3:17).
God beveel ons om ons van ons onkunde te bekeer en Hom met ons hele hart te soek (Handelinge 17:30; Jeremia 29:13). Die teenoorgestelde van geestelike onkunde is wysheid, en ons word aangesê om wysheid bo alle dinge te soek (Spreuke 3:13–18). Gelukkig is wysheid geredelik toeganklik; die boek Spreuke verpersoonlik wysheid as ‘n edel dame wat in die openbaar na almal uitroep: “Tot julle, o volk, roep ek uit; ek verhef my stem na die hele mensdom. Julle wat eenvoudig is, verkry wysheid; julle wat dwase is, rig julle harte daarop” (Spreuke 8:4–5). Elke keer as die Bybel ons beveel om te “luister” of te “hoor”, gee God ons ‘n kans om onkunde vir Sy wysheid te verruil.
VERDRUKKING IN SUID AFRIKA
Pastoor Dirk het die Whatsapp ontvang , Roep vir gebed van ‘n TruLight Vriend ontvang
‘n Student Vra vir Gebed want Christenskap is onder Verdrukking by Opleidings sentrums en Koshuise !!
Pastoor Dirk se antwoord :
Welkom . By die eindtyd. Waarom veg teen die verdrukking ? .want na die verdrukking is die wederkoms. Om teen verdrukking te bid is om teen Jesus se wederkoms te bid . God se eindtyd meester plan is besig om uittespeel . En verdrukking is deel daarvan. En niemand gaan dit stop nie . Bybel profesies moet plaasvind. Al bid christenne teen dit. Sorry . Wees liewer bly want Jesus se wederkoms vind plaas daarna.
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Matthew 24:44
Prayer
Lord, thank You for leaving a word in the Bible about the promise of Your second coming. Lord, please let us understand that before Your coming there will be signs of the times, one of which is persecution.
Let us embrace this with love, for it brings Your second coming.
We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Daarom, wees julle ook gereed, want die Seun van die mens kom op ‘n uur dat julle dit nie verwag nie.
Matteus 24:44
Gebed
Here, dankie dat U ‘n woord in die Bybel gelaat het oor die belofte van u tweede koms. Here, laat ons asseblief verstaan dat daar voor u koms tekens van die tye sal wees, een daarvan is vervolging.
Laat ons dit met liefde omhels, want dit bring u tweede koms.
Dit bid ons in Jesus se naam. Amen en Amen.
Bible Teaching of the Day
If by “excuse” we mean that because of our ignorance God will overlook our wrongs, then there are no adequate excuses for sin. Sin is any thought, word, or deed committed by human beings that is contrary to the perfection of God. When Adam and Eve were first created, they did nothing that was contrary to the perfection of God (Genesis 1:27–31). They were created in a perfect state and remained flawless until they gave in to temptation (Genesis 3:6–7). It could be argued that, having never seen death, they were somewhat ignorant about the severity of sin’s consequences. But that did not excuse their sin.
When God gave His Law to the Israelites, He included special instructions about sacrifices when a person, or the entire nation, sinned in ignorance (Hebrews 9:7). Leviticus 4 outlines God’s provision for those who sinned unintentionally or in ignorance. Numbers 15:22–29 restates this provision and gives details about the special sacrifices required to obtain forgiveness from the Lord when someone sinned in ignorance. Leviticus 5:17 makes it clear: “If someone sins and violates any of the LORD’s commandments even though he was unaware, he is still guilty and shall bear his punishment.” Ignorance did not excuse sin; sins the Israelites committed in ignorance still required an atoning sacrifice.
Although ignorance does not excuse sin, it can mitigate the punishment. The Law’s punishment for unintentional sin was significantly lighter than that for deliberate rebellion or blasphemy. Jesus reiterated this principle in Luke 12:47–48: “The servant who knows the master’s will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked” (emphasis added).
We must learn to take sin as seriously as God does. One reason for all the sacrifices and continual purification rituals in the Old Testament was to show the people how far they were from God’s holiness. The purpose of negative consequences is to teach us to see sin the way God does and hate it as He does (Psalm 31:6; Proverbs 29:27). When we commit a sin in ignorance, God brings consequences to help us learn. Once we know better, He expects us to do better. We do the same with our children. Simply because a four-year-old had not been specifically told not to squish the bananas in the store does not mean Mom is fine with it. There will be consequences, even if he can claim ignorance of that specific rule, and he will be told clearly that squishing bananas will not be tolerated again. Of course, his consequences the first time may not be as severe as they are likely to be if Mom catches him squishing more bananas after being instructed not to.
Most claims of ignorance fall flat, however. Romans 1:20 says that there is no excuse for not believing in God’s existence: the invisible qualities of God are “clearly seen” in creation. Micah 6:8 also counters our claims of ignorance: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” If ignorance does not excuse sin, then feigned ignorance is even worse.
God is a Father, and He loves His children (Romans 8:15). He does not delight in punishing us but in conforming us into the image of His Son (Romans 8:29). He does not tolerate excuses, including the excuse of ignorance; rather, He gives us opportunities to learn from our consequences so that we make better choices. He knows what each of us has been given and holds us responsible for what we do with it (Matthew 13:11–12; Acts 17:30). We’ve all committed sins in ignorance, but God does not leave us ignorant (1 Peter 1:14). He has given us His Word to show us how to live, and He expects us to apply it to our lives and seek holiness, “without which no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14).
Bybel Lering vir die Dag
As ons met “verskoning” bedoel dat God as gevolg van ons onkunde ons oortredings sal oorsien, dan is daar geen voldoende verskonings vir sonde nie. Sonde is enige gedagte, woord of daad wat deur mense gepleeg word wat strydig is met die volmaaktheid van God. Toe Adam en Eva aanvanklik geskep is, het hulle niks gedoen wat strydig was met die volmaaktheid van God nie (Genesis 1:27–31). Hulle is in ‘n perfekte toestand geskep en het foutloos gebly totdat hulle aan versoeking toegegee het (Genesis 3:6–7). Daar kan aangevoer word dat, omdat hulle nog nooit die dood gesien het nie, hulle ietwat onkundig was oor die erns van die gevolge van sonde. Maar dit het nie hul sonde verskoon nie.
Toe God Sy Wet aan die Israeliete gegee het, het Hy spesiale instruksies ingesluit oor offerandes wanneer ‘n persoon, of die hele nasie, in onkunde gesondig het (Hebreërs 9:7). Levitikus 4 skets God se voorsiening vir diegene wat onopsetlik of in onkunde gesondig het. Numeri 15:22–29 herhaal hierdie voorsiening en gee besonderhede oor die spesiale offerandes wat nodig is om vergifnis van die Here te verkry wanneer iemand in onkunde gesondig het. Levitikus 5:17 maak dit duidelik: “As iemand sondig en enige van die gebooie van die HERE oortree, al was hy onbewus daarvan, is hy steeds skuldig en sal hy sy straf dra.” Onkunde het nie sonde verskoon nie; sondes wat die Israeliete in onkunde gepleeg het, het steeds ‘n versoeningsoffer vereis.
Alhoewel onkunde nie sonde verskoon nie, kan dit die straf versag. Die Wet se straf vir onopsetlike sonde was aansienlik ligter as dié vir opsetlike rebellie of godslastering. Jesus het hierdie beginsel in Lukas 12:47–48 herhaal: “Die dienaar wat die wil van die heer ken en nie gereed maak of nie doen wat die heer wil hê nie, sal met baie slae geslaan word. Maar die een wat nie weet nie en dinge doen wat straf verdien, sal met min slae geslaan word. Van elkeen aan wie baie gegee is, sal baie geëis word; en van die een aan wie baie toevertrou is, sal baie meer gevra word” (klem bygevoeg).
Ons moet leer om sonde net so ernstig op te neem soos God dit doen. Een rede vir al die offerandes en voortdurende reinigingsrituele in die Ou Testament was om vir die mense te wys hoe ver hulle van God se heiligheid was. Die doel van negatiewe gevolge is om ons te leer om sonde te sien soos God dit sien en dit te haat soos Hy dit doen (Psalm 31:6; Spreuke 29:27). Wanneer ons ‘n sonde in onkunde pleeg, bring God gevolge om ons te help leer. Sodra ons beter weet, verwag Hy dat ons beter moet doen. Ons doen dieselfde met ons kinders. Bloot omdat ‘n vierjarige nie spesifiek gesê is om nie die piesangs in die winkel te druk nie, beteken dit nie dat Ma daarmee tevrede is nie. Daar sal gevolge wees, selfs al kan hy onkunde oor daardie spesifieke reël beweer, en hy sal duidelik vertel word dat die druk van piesangs nie weer geduld sal word nie. Natuurlik is sy gevolge die eerste keer dalk nie so erg soos dit waarskynlik sal wees as Ma hom betrap terwyl hy meer piesangs druk nadat sy opdrag gegee is om dit nie te doen nie.
Die meeste bewerings van onkunde val egter plat. Romeine 1:20 sê dat daar geen verskoning is om nie in God se bestaan te glo nie: die onsigbare eienskappe van God word “duidelik gesien” in die skepping. Miga 6:8 weerlê ook ons bewerings van onkunde: “Hy het jou, o mens, getoon wat goed is. En wat vra die HERE van jou? Dat jy reg doen en liefde liefhet en ootmoedig wandel met jou God.” As onkunde nie sonde verskoon nie, dan is geveinsde onkunde nog erger.
God is ‘n Vader, en Hy is lief vir Sy kinders (Romeine 8:15). Hy skep nie behae daarin om ons te straf nie, maar om ons na die beeld van Sy Seun te vorm (Romeine 8:29). Hy duld nie verskonings nie, insluitend die verskoning van onkunde; eerder gee Hy ons geleenthede om uit ons gevolge te leer sodat ons beter keuses kan maak. Hy weet wat elkeen van ons gegee is en hou ons verantwoordelik vir wat ons daarmee doen (Matteus 13:11–12; Handelinge 17:30). Ons het almal sondes in onkunde gepleeg, maar God laat ons nie onkundig nie (1 Petrus 1:14). Hy het ons Sy Woord gegee om ons te wys hoe om te lewe, en Hy verwag dat ons dit in ons lewens sal toepas en heiligheid sal soek, “waarsonder niemand die Here sal sien nie” (Hebreërs 12:14).
Today’s Devotional
We all know people whom we find “difficult” in one way or another, and we’re all called upon to deal with difficult people at some time or another. A difficult person may be one who is condescending, argumentative, belligerent, selfish, flippant, obtuse, or simply rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. Dealing with difficult people becomes an exercise in patience, love, and grace.
Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus, for He surely dealt with many difficult people during His time here on earth. In His interactions with difficult people Jesus never displayed an attitude of harsh superiority or dismissive pride; rather, He showed authority under control. He used rebuke when necessary (John 8:47), but He also dealt with difficult people by remaining silent (John 8:6), asking questions (Mark 11:28–29), pointing them to Scripture (Mark 10:2–3), and telling a story (Luke 7:40–42).
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus was quite specific about dealing with difficult people in love and humility: “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you” (Luke 6:27–31). We must never give tit for tat: “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9).
In dealing with difficult people, we must guard against pride. It is important to recall the admonition given by the apostle Paul in Romans 12:3: “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you” (see also Philippians 2:3–4). So, when we know we must deal with a difficult person, we approach the situation in meekness. Love is also key: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Galatians 5:14). We are to show God’s love to everyone—including difficult people.
The book of Proverbs provides much wisdom in dealing with difficult people. Proverbs 12:16 promotes patience in our relationships: “A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.” Proverbs 20:3 commends peace-making: “It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.” Proverbs 10:12 encourages love: “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 17:14 values foresight and deference: “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.” If possible, it might be best to avoid the situation altogether by choosing carefully whom we associate with: “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered” (Proverbs 22:24).
Dealing with difficult people is unavoidable. When we deal with difficult people, it’s easy to respond in the flesh. But that just brings out the worst in us. How much better to allow our dealings with difficult people to bring out the fruit of the Spirit in us (Galatians 5:22–23)! By the grace of God, may we deal with difficult people in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and—to top it all off—self-control. May we extend the same love, grace, and mercy that God extended to us. And may we be careful not to become the “difficult people” ourselves!
Vandag se Bemoediging
Ons almal ken mense wat ons op die een of ander manier “moeilik” vind, en ons word almal op een of ander tyd geroep om met moeilike mense te werk. ’n Moeilike persoon kan iemand wees wat neerbuigend, strygerig, strydlustig, selfsugtig, ligsinnig, stompsinnig of bloot onbeskof is. Moeilike mense lyk asof hulle net weet hoe om “jou knoppies te druk” en moeilikheid te veroorsaak. Om met moeilike mense te werk, word ’n oefening in geduld, liefde en genade.
Ons reaksie op moeilike mense moet die voorbeelde wat Jesus verskaf het, modelleer, want Hy het sekerlik met baie moeilike mense te doen gehad gedurende Sy tyd hier op aarde. In Sy interaksies met moeilike mense het Jesus nooit ’n houding van harde meerderwaardigheid of afwysende trots getoon nie; eerder het Hy gesag onder beheer getoon. Hy het teregwysing gebruik wanneer nodig (Johannes 8:47), maar Hy het ook met moeilike mense te doen gehad deur stil te bly (Johannes 8:6), vrae te vra (Markus 11:28–29), hulle na die Skrif te verwys (Markus 10:2–3) en ’n storie te vertel (Lukas 7:40–42).
In die Bergpredikasie was Jesus baie spesifiek oor die hantering van moeilike mense in liefde en nederigheid: “Maar Ek sê vir julle wat My hoor: Julle moet julle vyande liefhê en goed doen aan die wat vir julle haat, seën die wat vir julle vervloek en bid vir die wat julle sleg behandel. As iemand julle op die een wang slaan, draai ook die ander een na hom toe. As iemand julle onderkleed neem, moenie hom keer om julle onderkleed te neem nie. Gee aan elkeen wat julle vra, en as iemand julle eie neem, moet julle dit nie terug eis nie. Doen aan ander soos julle wil hê hulle aan julle moet doen” (Lukas 6:27–31). Ons moet nooit tit vir tat gee nie: “Moenie kwaad met kwaad vergeld nie, en ook nie beledigings met beledigings nie. Inteendeel, vergeld kwaad met seën, want hiertoe is julle geroep, sodat julle seën kan beërwe” (1 Petrus 3:9).
In die hantering van moeilike mense moet ons waak teen trots. Dit is belangrik om die vermaning van die apostel Paulus in Romeine 12:3 te onthou: “Want kragtens die genade wat aan my gegee is, sê ek vir elkeen van julle: Moenie van jouself meer dink as wat jy behoort te dink nie, maar dink aan jouself met ‘n nugter verstand, volgens die mate van geloof wat God jou gegee het” (sien ook Filippense 2:3–4). Dus, wanneer ons weet dat ons met ‘n moeilike persoon moet handel, benader ons die situasie in sagmoedigheid. Liefde is ook die sleutel: “Jy moet jou naaste liefhê soos jouself” (Galasiërs 5:14). Ons moet God se liefde aan almal toon – insluitend moeilike mense.
Die boek Spreuke bied baie wysheid in die hantering van moeilike mense. Spreuke 12:16 bevorder geduld in ons verhoudings: “’n Dwaas wys dadelik sy ergernis, maar ’n verstandige man sien ’n belediging oor die hoof.” Spreuke 20:3 beveel vredemaak aan: “Dit is tot ’n mens se eer om twis te vermy, maar elke dwaas is gou om te rusie.” Spreuke 10:12 moedig liefde aan: “Haat verwek konflik, maar liefde bedek alle oortredings.” Spreuke 17:14 waardeer vooruitsig en eerbied: “Om ’n rusie te begin, is soos om ’n damwal oop te breek; laat vaar die saak voordat ’n geskil ontstaan.” Indien moontlik, is dit dalk die beste om die situasie heeltemal te vermy deur versigtig te kies met wie ons omgaan: “Moenie vriende maak met ’n opvlieënde mens nie, moenie omgaan met een wat gou kwaad word nie” (Spreuke 22:24).
Om met moeilike mense te handel, is onvermydelik. Wanneer ons met moeilike mense handel, is dit maklik om in die vlees te reageer. Maar dit bring net die ergste in ons na vore. Hoeveel beter is dit nie om toe te laat dat ons handelinge met moeilike mense die vrug van die Gees in ons na vore bring nie (Galasiërs 5:22–23)! Mag ons, deur die genade van God, met moeilike mense in liefde, vreugde, vrede, geduld, vriendelikheid, goedheid, geloof, sagmoedigheid en – boonop – selfbeheersing handel. Mag ons dieselfde liefde, genade en barmhartigheid bewys wat God aan ons bewys het. En mag ons versigtig wees om nie self die “moeilike mense” te word nie!
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Dilize Light has Managed a TruLight Ladies Group on Telegram for the Past 6 Years and from Today . she will be Sharing her Manna with the Ladies in The TruLight Daily Manna Platform . Dilize is the only Daughter of Pastor Dirk and has been part of the Ministry since the age of 11 . Dilize is also the Radio Host for the Popular TruLight Top 10 that airs on TruLight Radio XM saturdays at 17h00′
Dilize Light bestuur die afgelope 6 jaar ‘n TruLight Damesgroep op Telegram en van vandag af sal sy haar Manna met die Dames deel op die TruLight Daaglikse Manna-platform. Dilize is die enigste dogter van Pastoor Dirk en is deel van die bediening sedert die ouderdom van 11. Dilize is ook die radio-aanbieder vir die gewilde TruLight Top 10 wat Saterdae om 17:00 op TruLight Radio XM uitgesaai word.
Stille Getuie:
Een oggend het ek ‘n jong vrou by ‘n koffiewinkel gesien wat gesit het en haar Bybel gelees het. Sy was geabsorbeer in die teks en het af en toe opgekyk om te oorweeg wat sy gelees het. Sy het nooit ‘n woord gesê nie, maar haar hart en prioriteite was sigbaar vir almal by daardie koffiewinkel. Dit was ‘n sagte, positiewe, stille getuie.
Sy was nie skaam vir Christus of vir Sy woord nie. Sy het nie ‘n preek gepreek of ‘n lied gesing nie. Sy was bereid om met die Verlosser geïdentifiseer te word, maar sy hoef nie daardie trou aan te kondig nie. In ons pogings om die boodskap van Jesus te deel, moet ons woorde gebruik, want woorde is nodig om die evangelie aan te bied. Maar ons kan ook leer uit die voorbeeld van hierdie vrou.
Daar is tye wanneer die stilte van ons daaglikse dade hard praat en ons liefde vir die Here geopenbaar word. In ons begeerte om Christus met ‘n gebroke wêreld te deel, laat ons nie die krag van ons stille getuie ignoreer nie.
Om jou alles aan die Verlosser oor te gee
en Sy Liefde deur jou te laat vloei
maak selfs jou stille getuie
‘n getuie van wat God kan doen.
Getuig vir Christus met jou lewe sowel as jou lippe.
Silent Witness:
One morning I saw a young woman sitting at a coffee shop reading her Bible. She was absorbed in the text, occasionally looking up to consider what she was reading. She never said a word, but her heart and priorities were visible to everyone in that coffee shop. She was a gentle, positive, silent witness.
She was not ashamed of Christ or of His word. She did not preach a sermon or sing a song. She was willing to be identified with the Savior, but she did not have to announce that allegiance. In our efforts to share the message of Jesus, we must use words, because words are necessary to present the gospel. But we can also learn from the example of this woman.
There are times when the silence of our daily actions speaks loudly and our love for the Lord is revealed. In our desire to share Christ with a broken world, let us not ignore the power of our silent witness.
Surrendering yourself completely to the Savior
and letting His Love flow through you
makes even your silent witness
a witness to what God can do.
Witness for Christ with your life as well as your lips.
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TruLight TV – Feeling Invisible? Here’s Why You Matter to God
Have you ever felt invisible? It may seem as if you could fade away and no one would notice. It’s not true. God’s eye is on you and His heart is toward you. Watch this video as a reminder of this truth. and later our sermon today from Dr. Charles Stanley (The Powerful Attribute of Patience) – The greater the blessing God has in store for us, the greater the patience He often requires. This means we have a choice. We can either learn how to be patient and see what God will do in our lives, or we can take matters into our own hands and watch it turn to nothing. What will you choose? Enjoy and thanks for watching.
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Bible Prophecy in the News
When Prophetic Expectation Is Dashed: Red Heifers Ruled Invalid
This week, many believers watched with a mixture of disappointment and reflection as the Temple Institute in Jerusalem declared that the five red heifers brought to Israel roughly three years ago are no longer considered viable candidates for the biblically significant sacrifice needed to purify the future Third Temple. For those who had followed the journey of these rare animals from Texas to the Holy Land, this announcement came as a jarring reminder: God’s plans are never late–but they also rarely align with our timelines.
The red heifer, described in Numbers 19, plays a critical role in the purification rites necessary before temple service can be reinstated. Its ashes, combined with water, are to be used for the ceremonial cleansing of those defiled by contact with the dead. Without a perfect red heifer–one without blemish, never yoked, and meeting other strict criteria–the rebuilding of the Temple cannot be fully actualized according to traditional Jewish law. So when these five candidates arrived in Israel in 2022, prophetic excitement surged. Could this be the final step before the long-awaited construction of the Third Temple?
But once again, God has reminded His people: the pace of prophecy is not ours to dictate.
Interpreting Delay: A Lesson in Trust
For prophecy watchers, the heifer setback may sting, but it is by no means the end of the road. In fact, moments like this are essential spiritual checkpoints. They challenge us to reaffirm our trust not in outcomes or symbols, but in the One who holds time in His hands.
We have seen this before. During the Gulf War, prophetic fervor swept through churches across America. Sermons and Bible studies were hastily arranged to explain Saddam Hussein’s role in biblical prophecy. Could this be the rise of the Antichrist? Was Babylon being rebuilt before our eyes? For all the questions, speculation, and energy poured into that moment, the fulfillment didn’t arrive as many hoped–or expected. And yet, that season stirred many to repentance, prayer, and greater biblical literacy. God used it for good.
Similarly, many recently observed the brief but intense conflict between Israel and Iran, wondering aloud: Could this be the war of Gog and Magog described in Ezekiel 38-39? The alignment seemed close–but not quite. Russia, a key figure in that prophecy, remained a missing piece. For all the intensity, it didn’t quite fit. And still, it has deepened our understanding of how closely today’s headlines echo tomorrow’s prophecies.
Setbacks Are Still Steps Forward
Though the red heifers are no longer considered eligible, it would be a mistake to see this as a prophetic retreat. The broader picture shows the opposite. Jews singing and praying openly on the Temple Mount–a practice once completely suppressed–is no small thing. Temple preparation is ongoing. Priestly garments have been crafted. Utensils have been made. Even the training of Levites has begun. The cultural shift within Israel toward religious expectation is real and accelerating.
We are not going backward. We are simply being asked to wait–and watch–with humility.
Jesus warned that the last days would be marked by wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in various places, lawlessness, and rising hatred. These signs are not meant to cause despair, but awareness. And today, we see all of them playing out globally. Antisemitism is on the rise. Moral confusion clouds the culture. Technology has advanced to the point that the Mark of the Beast, once a mysterious concept, is now not only plausible–it’s culturally acceptable. Cashless societies, biometric ID systems, and global digital currencies are discussed openly in international economic forums.
Yet in all this, God is not delayed. He is patient.
As 2 Peter 3:9 reminds us: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Each delay is mercy. Every “no” is a preparation for a greater “yes.” Even now, the setbacks are sowing seeds of awakening, both in Israel and around the world.
Holding Faith in a Shaking World
Disappointment is dangerous when we let it cloud our confidence in God. But for the believer anchored in Scripture, these moments are clarifying. They strip away emotional hype and leave us with the raw, steady truth of God’s Word.
Yes, we are called to watch the signs. But more importantly, we are called to wait well.
The story of Joseph comes to mind–falsely accused, imprisoned, and forgotten. Yet in God’s perfect time, he rose to fulfill his destiny. Or consider Moses, delayed in the wilderness for 40 years. Or David, anointed king but running from Saul. Or even Jesus, arriving in history not as a warrior to overthrow Rome, but as a suffering servant to conquer sin.
God’s plans are always better than ours, even when the path includes delay.
Signs of the Times
Abortion Clinic Pushes Puberty Blockers And Abortion With American Girl Dolls
“Every girl deserves to love herself.” That’s the opening ethos of American Girl’s body image guidebook for girls. But a darker message seems to be emerging–one that undermines childhood innocence and parental authority in favor of radical ideology. And now, that message has taken a deeply disturbing turn.
A New Hampshire abortion clinic recently posted a meme online that left many Americans–especially parents–outraged. The clinic, using mock versions of American Girl dolls, created images of these childlike figures holding abortion pills, hormone blockers, birth control, and waving transgender pride flags. Each image was captioned to reflect what the doll “was on” or “was doing”: “This American Girl Doll is having a medication abortion,” “This American Girl Doll is on HRT,” “This American Girl Doll uses birth control,” and more.
What makes this so grotesque is not merely the political edge or even the offensive attempt at dark humor–it’s the fact that these dolls, known and loved by generations of girls, are meant to represent children. These aren’t caricatures of adult women making adult choices. These are childlike figures being used to promote the destruction of unborn life and irreversible medical treatments for gender dysphoria.
Some defenders of the post have insisted it wasn’t meant to target children. But that’s irrelevant. The symbolism is clear. Using dolls that represent innocent young girls to advertise abortion and gender therapy is not edgy–it’s evil. Even if the creators of the meme believed they were being clever, their choice of imagery betrays a far more sinister truth: the push to normalize these ideas for younger and younger audiences is not slowing down. It’s accelerating.
And here’s where it gets worse.
While the dolls in the meme were not officially licensed American Girl dolls, the silence from American Girl and their parent company, Mattel, is deafening. You might expect them to issue a swift statement distancing themselves from the grotesque misuse of their brand. But there’s been nothing.
Why? Perhaps because they’re not all that opposed to the ideology being pushed.
Consider this: American Girl is still selling a book titled A Smart Girl’s Guide: Body Image, aimed at girls as young as ten. The book has rightly come under fire for suggesting puberty blockers as a solution for girls who are uncomfortable in their own bodies. It implies that if a young girl doesn’t “feel right,” she can consider gender transition–and even points her toward resources to do so without parental support.
This isn’t just troubling–it’s a betrayal of childhood.
Rather than encouraging girls to grow into the beauty of womanhood, to navigate the storms of puberty with grace and support, this book offers them an escape hatch. But it’s an escape that leads straight into lifelong dependency on medical interventions, infertility, and irreversible harm. Puberty blockers, far from being harmless “pauses,” carry the risk of serious side effects: cognitive impairment, bone damage, mood disorders, and permanent sterility.
As if body image wasn’t already a battlefield for young girls bombarded by social media, now they’re told that if they feel uncomfortable in their skin, maybe they were born in the wrong one altogether. Rather than equipping them with truth and resilience, we’re feeding them confusion and irreversible options.
And it’s not just happening in fringe clinics or on activist social media pages. It’s happening in the heart of America’s toy aisle.
This culture is waging war on childhood innocence. It is twisting what once stood for imagination and self-discovery–like American Girl dolls–into tools of propaganda and confusion. And worse, it’s selling it to our daughters in shiny, pastel-colored books under the guise of empowerment.
We must draw the line.
Parents, grandparents, pastors, and concerned citizens must speak out–not just against the grotesque misuse of these dolls, but against the worldview that seeks to distort and destroy girlhood altogether. There is nothing progressive about celebrating the medication of confused children, the sterilization of pre-teens, or the casual destruction of life in the womb.
What we’re seeing is a spiritual crisis cloaked in progressive packaging. And it demands more than outrage. It demands action.
Don’t just tweet your disapproval. Boycott companies that push this agenda. Write letters. Support organizations that speak truth in love. Protect your daughters and sons from the cultural lies that say their bodies are problems to be fixed instead of gifts to be cherished.
Our daughters are not pawns in a social experiment. They are fearfully and wonderfully made.
And that’s a truth no doll, no meme, and no misguided book can ever take away.
Gog and Magog Update
Israel’s Final Push In Gaza: Global Backlash Will Be Fierce
As the world’s attention wavers and many political leaders shift focus, Israel stands on the brink of a new and decisive military campaign in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged not just another strike, but a complete retaking of Gaza, the dismantling of Hamas, the liberation of remaining hostages, and eventually — the transfer of power to a yet-to-be-named Arab governing force. It is a bold and necessary move. But it will come at a high price — not just militarily, but diplomatically, culturally, and spiritually.
This new offensive, expected to launch imminently, is likely to be the most intense and controversial phase of the conflict since October 7th. And the world is not on Israel’s side.
A Just and Difficult Mission
Let’s begin with the obvious: no nation on earth would tolerate what Israel has endured. Over 1,200 civilians slaughtered in a single day, hostages still held in tunnels beneath Gaza, and thousands of rockets continuing to target Israeli communities. Any government with a shred of responsibility would act with strength and finality.
Netanyahu’s strategy — to oust Hamas completely — is not revenge. It is security. It is a moral obligation to the Jewish people, and to every nation that values life over terrorism. His goal to install an Arab governing force post-conflict offers an intriguing vision of regional collaboration, perhaps paving the way for a more stable, cooperative Middle East.
But between here and there lies a minefield — not just in Gaza’s shattered neighborhoods, but in the court of global opinion.
The World’s Double Standard
Despite the horror of Hamas’ October 7th massacre, much of the global community has already turned against Israel. Western media outlets have reverted to their long-standing bias: amplifying Palestinian suffering while downplaying — or outright ignoring — the root cause of the war — Hamas’ terrorism, human shields, and decades of bloodshed.
This isn’t just media malpractice — it’s a spiritual battle over truth.
When Israel defends itself, it is branded an oppressor. When Hamas uses hospitals, schools, and mosques to store weapons or hide hostages, it’s called “resistance.” The result? International sympathy for terrorists and condemnation for the victims.
In September, several nations plan to push for formal recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations — not after Hamas is destroyed, but while it still exists. This would reward terrorism and ignore the realities on the ground. Yet it is likely to gain traction as Israel pushes forward with its military goals.
Protests, Pressure, and the Propaganda War
As students return to campus in the coming weeks, expect the noise to grow louder. University protests — often driven by ignorance and emboldened by Marxist ideologies — will rage against Israel with renewed force. What we saw in Sydney this week is just a preview. That protest, filled with anti-Israel rhetoric and devoid of any condemnation of Hamas, happened in Australia — one of Israel’s traditional allies. If even democratic partners are turning cold, Israel’s international isolation will deepen.
The long-term implications are severe: economic pressure, diplomatic sanctions, and possibly legal action from international courts. Israel may be winning battles on the ground but losing hearts and minds across the globe.
Who Will Govern Gaza Next?
Even if Israel succeeds militarily, a critical question remains: who will govern Gaza once Hamas is gone?
Netanyahu’s vision of an “Arab force” is vague but not unprecedented. Egypt, Jordan, or a coalition of Gulf states might be candidates, possibly under the banner of a regional peace framework. But trust is fragile. Would these nations accept such a role? Would Gazans accept them? Would Iran and Qatar sabotage the process?
And would the West support such a transfer of power — or undermine it in the name of “Palestinian self-determination”?
The best-case scenario is this: a neutral Arab coalition helps stabilize Gaza, opens the door to humanitarian rebuilding, and lays groundwork for broader peace — including eventual normalization with Saudi Arabia. But that’s a narrow path, and the world will not make it easy.
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