This Message is inspired by the Reading “We’ve Been in the Darkness Too Long” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

The Scriptures teach that all things should be done Decently and in Order. Darkness has confused us as to what defines Decent and in Order. The Standards of the World are full of confusion, boastfulness, dishonor, Lying and Deceit (Order Pt. 3). Today, we find Everyone has their own personal definition of what it means to be Decent and in Order. People then create Justification for how they define Decent and in Order. (1 Corinthians 14:40, Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:16)

However, the Scriptures clearly define what is Decent and in Order in all that we endeavor (A Better Way). The Scriptures define Order for our daily living. The Scriptures define Order for our Marriage.  The Scriptures define how we should raise our children. The Scriptures define how we should conduct Business. Our Creator has established Decent and in Order as the Standard for our daily living (Our Work is Our Ministry). (Proverbs 22:6, I Corinthians 11:3, Matthew 6:24, Proverbs 11: 5-6)

Our Generational Curses and Free Will resist Decent and in Order.  We find it easier to Blame and make accusations (Blame). But Blame and Accusations are always secondary issues. Reality reveals the Primary issue is that we are not operating Decently and in God’s Order.  As we grow Spiritually, we learn that self-examination is essential in preparing for God’s Kingdom. Self-Examination is essential to Overcome Darkness. We learn to always examine our thoughts and our actions. Our thoughts and actions are key to working out our own Salvation.. (2 Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 139:24, Job 13:23)

Decent and in Order is a Standard that provides Spiritual Peace and comfort. We see and understand that God’s Will is being done on Earth.  The Truth is covering the Earth. (Matthew 6:10)

Song for the Week: 

“Been in the Darkness Too Long” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr

WE’VE BEEN IN THE DARKNESS TOO LONG

Cutting corners

Selling souls

This has taken a mighty toll

We’ve been in the darkness too long

Fighting for pennies

Conning for control

Is this how to reach a goal 

We’ve been in the darkness too long

Backstabbing

Lying and deceit

One day for sure

Our Creator we must meet

We’ve been in the darkness too long

Generation after generation

The enemy’s cure prevails

Having us believe in nothing but fairy tales

We’ve been in the darkness too long

We’ve got to see the light

And let His spirit in our Life

We’ve been in the darkness too long