Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 5:
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.
13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.
14 Therefore He says:
“Awake, you who sleep,
Arise from the dead,
And Christ will give you light.”
Walking in goodness, righteousness and truth brings forth light to whatever situation you are in and exposes any darkness around you. Men either have opinions, testimonies, or truth about a situation and since FATHER is the Author of all Truth, we should seek HIM to discern the truth of the matter and stand on that truth. We must find out what is acceptable to FATHER and walk in accordance with HIS Way rather than rely on the opinions of men.
Some testimonies may be deceiving. Why? Because the adversary will provide lying signs and wonders for men to embrace when they don’t know the acceptable ways of FATHER. Paul writes by THE SPIRIT in 2 Thessalonians chapter 2:
9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders,
10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,
12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
We have a responsibility to walk in the light so that we expose the darkness and bring as many who will respond into that light. Men will have the option to receive the Love of the truth that they might be saved. The light must be greater then their trust in lying signs and wonders. We must be fruitful in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of GOD and HE will strengthen us with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy. It is not the time to let up but instead let us press in like never before. Mankind is counting on us even though they do not realize it.
We must consciously focus on rejecting any fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness. What are unfruitful works of darkness? They are destitute of good deeds, contributing nothing to the instruction, improvement, or comfort of others. Love brings for good fruit whereas “self” does nothing good for others. If you are guilty of producing no good fruit then repent and begin being fruitful today. As you produce good fruit you will expose the darkness of unfruitful works. Consider your time and your checkbook and see if all your resources are directed to you or includes others in need. You can claim intent but actions speak louder than words.
Taking a step further, exclude your family and friends from your works. Are you helping those beyond the people close to you? Unconditional Love helps all, not just friends and family. Let us expose any darkness within us and replace it with light. As the fullness of light dwells within us we will be better equipped to expose the darkness around us. Awake, arise, and let Christ fill us with His overflowing light.