SEPARATING THE SPIRITUAL FROM THE PHYSICAL
THE HIDDEN MEANING
INTRODUCTION
In these next scriptures, we at VAL-TE’ believe often signifies that a matter has been handed over to a loving, powerful God who is in complete control of the universe, orchestrating history and personal lives toward a final, good outcome. And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.” Then He said, “To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out large branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under it shade.” And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained al things to His disciples. Mark 4: 26-34 NKJV
Biblical Word
GOD’S GUIDANCE – As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of the thorn bush will grow the pine tree, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the LORD’s renown, for an everlasting sign, which will not be destroyed.” Isaiah 55: 10-13 NIV
Reference
Hebrews 4: 12-13 – The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart. There is nothing that can be hid from God; everything in all creation is exposed and lies open before his eyes. And it is to him that we must all give an account of ourselves. GNT
Significance
Spiritually Led (To take on a life of its own) – We at VAL-TE’ also believe that if a project takes on a life of its own, but is causing destruction, division, or serving selfish desires, it is often considered a “work of the flesh” rather than being Spiritually Led. While it seems to have a life of its own, in spiritual terms, this usually means it has been handed over to either the influence of the Holy Spirit (if positive) or the consequences of wrongdoing (if negative). When a believer stops trying to control their life and allows the Holy Spirit to guide them, their life takes on a new, spiritual “life” that produces the visible evidence that the Holy Spirit is working inside someone, transforming them from a selfish nature to a loving, giving nature.
