Message: The bible emphasizes humanity as God's image bearers, as a symbol of belonging and behavior. We represent the unity of a triune God by harmony and diversity of life blessed by God, whereas satan's plan is for separation, deception and disobedience. Man, designed to be at peace with God and immortal, falls to the schemes and lies, is now susceptible to death and corruption. Our vision of God was dimmed, losing the desire and will to behave like Him. Now our mortal eyes see only enough of His light to be drawn to the truth with spiritual eyes. In a valley, everything in the surrounding area is hidden, except for the mountain. From the mountaintop the whole region is visible. Our view of humanity is a place of low, a valley of fallenness and a disadvantaged point, whereas God is the mountaintop. He wants to remind us to see His view of humanity with compassion because of their disadvantaged sight which causes nakedness and shame in His presence. The mystery of heaven may not be visible to others, but you will be and you can express to them what mysteries of heaven you have seen. Exhibit to the world what it is like to be in the presence of Jesus, shine in the darkness of humanity as a flicker of light to give glory to God.
Scripture: Matthew 13:16-17 "But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it." NKJV
