"Enlightened Belief?" [1st John Series] (1John 2:18-28; Ephesians 1:19-23; 2:5-10)

How can you claim “enlightenment”
Not having done “the loop”?
It’s overcome the world today,
Or end up in the soup.

We’re “raised with Him to heavenlies”,
As Paul wrote in his note
To Ephesus, then given a task
As Spirit-led – not rote.

That loop – diversion – I call loop –
Makes all the difference here –
When we return, it’s “in His name”
Relationship’s made clear.

So if we say, “He’s not the Christ
Of God – Anointed One”,
That loop is not a place we’ve been,
We’re on our own as one –

Not “one” in body-life, but more
Just “one” alone out here;
Bad situation I must add,
For Spirit makes things clear –

Empowers us, when we’ve been hit
By what the world gives out;
And guides us through confusing times,
Brings clarity through doubt.

“Enlightened” in your mind you say?
Maybe – so, bon voyage,
We’ll see you later, down the road;
And wish you well – “Courage!”

Thanks for this Lord.

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