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The principle of Illumination

Illumination – Letting the Holy Spirit show me the meaning of God’s Word and how it applies to my life

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26

He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognise him. John 14:17

I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God, I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called . Ephesians 1:16-18

What happens when God opens my eyes?

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see the solution to my problem

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see the solution to my problem Then God opened Hagar’s eyes, and she saw a well full of water. She quickly filled her water container and gave the boy a drink. Genesis 21:19

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see the barrier to my progress

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see the barrier to my progress Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the roadway with a drawn sword in his hand. Balaam bowed his head and fell face down on the ground before him. Numbers 22:31

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see the defence for what’s attacking me

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see the defence for what’s attacking me Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. 2 Kings 6:17

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see how God is walking with me!

What happens when God opens my eyes? I see how God is walking with me! As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognised him. And at that moment he disappeared! Luke 24:30-31

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see?

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Begin a relationship with Jesus

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Begin a relationship with Jesus Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Ask God in faith to open my eyes

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Ask God in faith to open my eyes Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. Psalms 119:18

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Ask God in faith to open my eyes If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Ask God in faith to open my eyes “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Approach God’s word with a humble, teachable attitude

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Approach God’s word with a humble, teachable attitude He leads the humble in doing right, 
 teaching them his way. Psalms 25:9

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Approach God’s word with a humble, teachable attitude Trust in the Lord with all your heart; 
 do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Cleanse your heart of sin & conflict

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Cleanse your heart of sin & conflict God blesses those whose hearts are pure, 
 for they will see God. Matthew 5:8

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Cleanse your heart of sin & conflict But anyone who hates a fellow believer is still living and walking in darkness. Such a person does not know the way to go, having been blinded by the darkness. 1 John 2:11

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Commit in advance to do what God says

How can I prepare to see what God wants me to see? Commit in advance to do what God says Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. 
 Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; 
 I will put them into practice with all my heart. Psalms 119:33-34

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22

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