“For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.” (Ps 18:28)
When you hear the word candle, what image comes to mind? Perhaps a birthday celebration, or the sacred glow in a cathedral or synagogue? But consider this: you are a candle, spiritually speaking. Just as a flame gives light and reveals what’s hidden, your spirit, guided by God’s truth, brings light to your inner world. But for that light to shine rightly, we need the Holy Spirit to act as our divine inspector—our independent counsel who reveals the truth of who we are.
As we study Prov 20:27 in the King James version, it compares us to a candle bringing light to the inward parts of the belly. In the Easy English Bible version, it breaks it down to our understanding. Check out the verse below--
The Lord makes our human spirit like his lamp inside us.
It shows us what we are really like.
In the 1970s, President Nixon was unable to investigate himself during the Watergate scandal. An external counsel was needed to uncover the truth. In the same way, we cannot examine our hearts alone—we need the impartial work of the Holy Spirit. He is not here to condemn, but to lovingly expose and cleanse. Like everyone else, I have my flaws that need attention. But here’s the hope: once the Holy Spirit shows us who we truly are, He walks with us in the process of becoming more like Christ.
In looking at Psalm 26:2 speaks of both heart and reins—the spirit and the mind—working in tandem. While our spirit is united with Christ, it’s our mind that must be renewed daily for that union to manifest powerfully. Praying in the Spirit allows God’s fire to illuminate places in us that need healing, repentance, and clarity. And yes, just like the old song from the sixties entitled “Light Our Fire”—God wants to light our fire for our candle, but we must avoid the strange fire.
Scripture often uses poetic language to describe our inner lives. In the King James Version, the word "reins" is a translation of the Hebrew kilyah, meaning kidneys. Physically, kidneys cleanse the blood—but spiritually, they represent the seat of our thoughts and emotions. It’s through this lens that we begin to understand the mind of Christ. Just as kidneys filter toxins from the body, the renewed mind in Christ filters out what doesn’t belong in our spirit. That transformation begins as we saturate ourselves in God’s Word.
What is strange fire? It is an unauthorized or carnal zeal that leads us away from God’s purity. Nadab and Abihu offered such fire and paid the price. (Lev 10:1-10) Likewise, when our words stir division, gossip, or harm, we’re playing with spiritual fire not sent from above. James 3:6 warns us about the destructive nature of the tongue—but through praying in tongues, we invite the Holy Spirit to sanctify even our speech. Let’s ask ourselves: Am I burning with God’s fire, or something else? Keep your candle lit with holy fire, and never let go of the plow. Enclosed is a teaching from our Bible Study concerning the Candle of the Lord. Enjoy and be blessed.
"saying, “I am A and Z, the First and Last!” And then I heard him say, “Write down everything you see, and send your letter to the seven churches in Turkey: to the church in Ephesus, the one in Smyrna, and those in Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” (Rev 1:11) (Living Bible )
Can you imagine our Lord Jesus appearing to you and saying I am A and Z? You would think that you had lost your mind. Think about it ---the words A to Z? Just what would the Lord mean about the two letters of the alphabet?
First, let's address the letter A. It is the beginning letter. As we begin our day, we need to realize that Jesus is first in our lives. When our feet hit the floor, we should be thanking him. Our greeting to him should be--
1- Good morning, Father.
2- Good morning, Jesus.
3- Good morning, Holy Spirit.
After that, we should take some time to pray and study God's word for the day. I guarantee that if you do this habitually, God will begin to show new things from the Word. He will start to speak to you.
Second, the Letter Z is the last letter. When you go to bed, the last thing that should be on your mind is the Lord Jesus. You should spend some time thanking him in prayer and asking him for your slumber and rest. Also, you should stand on alert in case the Holy Spirit calls you to intercede for others.
The Greek Version.
As we dig deeper into this, let's look at the King James version below--
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. (Rev 1:11)
The King James version contains the Greek letters of the Alphabet, which are Alpha (The First Letter) and Omega (The Last Letter). In fact, he mentions this 4 times in the word, so let's pay special attention to these letters. Alpha and Omega are symbolic of the word. From Genesis to Revelation (Beginning to End), you find God's promised deliverer, who is Jesus Christ, our Lord. Jesus is saying to John, while at the isle of Patmos, pay attention to my word. I am the promised Messiah mentioned since the book of Genesis. I am everything that you will ever need. (Alpha and Omega/A to Z)
The Hebrew Version
Did you know that the word has a Hebrew version of A to Z. It even mentions the Hebrew Alphabet? Want to know more? Click on this link below and listen to our podcast. What you hear will revolutionize your life. God bless.
