Dwelling on misfortune or seeking the solution to the problem? Miscellaneous Writings JESUS OPENS BLIND EYES Dwelling on misfortune or seeking the solution to the problem? Share John 9:2-3 (2) And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? (3) Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. Customary of those days, accompanied with a rabbi were His disciples. Their day to day learning from the master served as a channel from which others around them were blessed and taught, as they were taught through their curiosity. The many who watched and followed, learned as well, through the teaching of the Master to His disciples. So, today, may we learn through the curiosity of the past, serving as a discernment for the present and future. The question to the Master, through the curiosity from His disciples, is that which is typical of men. Man, in his nature without the constant intervention through the reminder of the Holy Spirit to point him to God, his mind will default to virtually all things, but God. The mind of men, when addressing a problem or a situation will seek to address a situation first, by elevating the problem rather than the acceptance of the solution which is God. The place is Jerusalem, the situation is not what it ought to be, therefore the disciples of Christ are perplexed. In this part of Jerusalem, as the Lord passed by, He saw a man which was blind from his birth. The word "saw" used here implies to be aware and to understand. Consequently, Christ having seen this man who was born blind, this was not mere of a view from seeing, rather He saw the situation in its totality. He was aware of the man's problem of being blind from birth. Thus, He understood that through the dark mystery of his blindness, the light of God would shine forth that he may see and others around him will perceive the glory of God. However, the disciples did not understand the acceptance of the solution, which was God in their midst. Therefore, they became perplexed by elevating the problem. This is evident from their question. His disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Here lies a man who has never known what it is to see, though he is aware of seeing, but he cannot see. This is symbolic to the believer, we are aware of that which is right, but in ourselves, we cannot do that which is right without the empowering of the Holy Spirit. The mystery of darkness he bore, his dependency on others as a beggar. The sorrow of not knowing from whence cometh his next meal or provision. Nonetheless, man in his approach to such situation will elevate the problem through accusation and judgment. More so, even the godliest would at times use God to point out a problem, but fail to seek Him for the solution. By elevating the problem, they sought out the perpetrator rather than the solution, by asking who did sin as the result of the man being born blind, the man or his parents? In so doing, they shall justify his problem as a punishment. They incorporated the Lord in their search for an answer, but fails to seek Him to solve the problem. Yet, by grace, Christ did heal this man without condemnation nor accusation against him. The healing of the man born blind served as the restoration of his sight, as well as the healing of the disciples’ heart. This we learn, during a situation we do not understand, let us anticipate the works of God that it should be made manifest. In the words of Christ to His disciples, He said, neither has this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. Christ wasn’t implying that this man was without sin. However, let us as disciples of Christ learn to seek God for the solution of the problem. Though we acknowledged the problem, but we do not elevate the problem over the solution. Even in the darkest of ours and others transgression and situation, may the glory of God shine forth, like the blindness of the eyes receiving its sight for the first time. Having seen clearly, now, may we walk in the right manners. So also, we should walk in newness of life, that we might live a new life. The Lord Jesus Christ came into the world, not only to give light, but sight to those who could not behold light. The sight that He gives to trusting souls proves Him to be the One sent of God to be the true light of the world. Experience of His saving power is a safer teaching than reason, therefore let those whose eyes have been opened be bold to witness to a world that would explain away His power. Prayers Writings awalkingnewman.com

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Messages and notes to the members of awalkingnewman website. The Letters 🖊 Collection of letters and messages below As a Christian, you are the light of the world. This light is rather a reflection of the greater light, which is Christ. Let His Light shine through us, the presence of light is the absence of darkness. Light represents clarity, without which is obscurity. Our life’s experience is the representation of going through the unknown, and to the end, we comprehend. Through this, we become an example to others. Life’s experiences are not always necessarily a prophetic decree from God to be imposed on others. Though I speak as a man, but in the accounts of that which I speak, may faith be found therein, as a reason to the unknown. A hope, in hopelessness, the reasons to believe and the birth of an awareness of faith in God, or the encouragement to continue to believe. This we know, all things are possible to those who believe . RECOLLECTIONS BELOW The Old Path Having heard, act, and be blessed The Reminder (DREAM) Letters The attempt of the annihilation of the future in the present. Your Promise is coming Protection through prosecution, provision through bareness. The Giant that is due to fall. Wasted Years The Wisdom of Persistence to Overcome The fear that drove you into your place of destitute, it shall be of an experience of training to lead you forward. (DREAM) What is at your door? The mind that doubts is the same prone to temptation. Finding The Hidden Valley That Blossoms (DREAM) NEW

How long has it been since you talked with the Lord And told him your heart's hidden secrets  How long since you prayed how long since you stayed On your knees till the light shone through  How long has it been since your mind felt at ease  How long since your heart knew no burden  How Long Has It Been 00:00 / 04:38 How long has it been since you talked with the Lord And told him your heart's hidden secrets How long since you prayed how long since you stayed On your knees till the light shone through How long has it been since your mind felt at ease How long since your heart knew no burden Can you call Him your friend how long has it been since you knew that He cared for you How long has it been since you knelt by your bed and prayed to the Lord up in heaven How long since you knew that he'd answer you And would keep you the long night through How long has it been since you woke with the dawn and felt that the day's worth living Can you call him your friend how long has it been since you knew that He cared for you Share At the time of uncertainties and without an answer for the heart’s fear, may the words of the song be a question to us as believers, and a reminder of who we are, and the solution for that which we face. #songs

Let me not contemplate on how you can change what I’ve become, but by faith this I know, yes you can, yes Lord. Miscellaneous Writings Yes, You can, yes Lord #changes Prayers Writings Sadness have I allowed in my heart, of which now I have not a need for, nor its limitation. In my failures to see, and my impatience to learn, nevertheless, I have seen, I have learned. For where I am, is not where I want to be. Now, I open my heart to your joy unlimited. Let me not contemplate on how you can change what I’ve become, but by faith this I know: yes You can, yes Lord! Share awalkingnewman.com

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Types and Shadows of Christ in the Old Testament, Study of the Red Heifer. Taken from A Walking New Man website Miscellaneous Writings Ashes of Glory Types and Shadows of Christ in the Old Testament Study of the Red Heifer Share The study of types in the Scriptures, it is not for the reverting to those things which were done, in the times of old, but through the studies, we gain an understanding for that which it represented. In this case, they all represented Christ. Therefore, when we understand, we do not revert to the Law or the practice of the Laws, but we see more of Christ and less of ourselves. The study of interest of this exposition is the Red Heifer . Its practical definition is that of a young cow. Animals played a crucial role in the illustrations of that which was to come. Unlike, heathen religions where humans were used as a sacrifice to appease their gods, but in the Scriptures, the sanctity of human life was observed and recognized. Animals were not to appease God, they served as an illustration of what was to come. The first mention of the Red Heifer is found in the book of Numbers . This book, the fourth book of the Bible serves as the book of wandering of God’s people. The setting of the Book of Numbers is the wilderness. The lesson of the Book of Numbers is, we all at times find ourselves in a wilderness. Nevertheless, though we pass through the wilderness for an experience, but we do not stay in the wilderness. The means in which we overcome our adversity of a wilderness experience, is through Christ and Christ alone, and His precious shed Blood. Before His blood was shed, men of old were taught what Christ represented, through many illustrations and types. One of the illustration and type is that of the Red Heifer. We read of this in the 19 chapter of Numbers . Thus, it is written; the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron , saying, This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring thee a red heifer without spot , wherein is no blemish , and upon which never came yoke. Although the types represented Christ, yet in their representations they portray His perfection . The Red Heifer was to be without spot nor blemish . This speaks of Christ’s perfection. Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. (1 Peter 2:22) He came into an imperfect, sinful world that He might impute His perfection to those who believe. The burden of sin is the guilt and the bondage thereof, as the blind cannot lead the blind, without Christ, we as sinners cannot deliver one another. The guilt of sin and the bondage thereof cannot be lifted by ourselves. For we were all under the same bondage. There was one to come (Christ) who would takeaway sin and its bondage. This was represented in the Red Heifer, by the phrase, wherein is no blemish, and upon which never came yoke – this speaks of Christ being without bondage. Through faith, may we cease from our bondage and works, to receive His perfect rest. From the descriptions above, one can easily perceive the Red Heifer was a fine specimen of its kind. The importance, however, wasn’t in its exquisiteness, rather its death by the burning thereof. Like Christ, though He fed 5,000 plus with five loaves and the two fish, but it did not save anyone. He walked on water, calmed the raging storm by speaking to it, yet it did not save a single soul. It took the death of Christ on the Cross to save and deliver fallen humanity. There wasn’t to be a white hair or a black hair on the Red Heifer. Though we as human wrongly perceive through race and ethnicity, but in the eyes of God there is neither black or white. We are all descendants of Adam. The man Adam name typifies red, or earth color. Therefore, in the eyes of God, humanity is one race of earth. A fallen race in needs of a Saviour. The Red Heifer, was to be burned without the camp (outside the camp) the camp, was before Israel establishment as a nation in their land. Christ was crucified without the gates. (outside the city) It doesn’t matter where we find ourselves in life, an open wilderness or a city or brick and stones. The answer to what we seek is found in Christ and His death on the Cross. The slaying of the Red Heifer wasn’t done in hiding. Christ death on the Cross was open to all, as the result, those who believe, their redemption shall be a manifestation for all to see the glory of God. The Red Heifer was a female. This isn’t a contradiction of Christ as a man. Rather, it signifies those who accept what Christ did on their behalf, they become His bride . Denoting that which is special to a man. Further indication gives us an insight to the body of Christianity , as reproductive. The Church is not to be barren and static, but through the Gospel it may expand throughout the world. Its blood was taken by the priest with his finger, the blood was sprinkled directly before the tabernacle of the congregation seven times . The tabernacle signifies a dwelling , the Christian dwelling is the union with God, but before this union is established, there must be perfection. The seven , represents God’s perfection. This is only accomplished through the shed Blood of Christ. In whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. (Ephesians 1:7) On the Cross, seven words did Christ uttered. On the Cross, seven places from His body He did shed His blood, for the remission of our sins that we may receive His perfection. The lasting effect of Christ’s death on the Cross for humanity was seen in the account that follows the slaying of the Red Heifer. Its body was burned in whole. The fire carries double meaning. It first speaks of the judgment of God , which Christ took upon Himself for us. Consequently, the fire brings forth purity , when Christ took our judgment, we were set free from the penalty of sin. We are told in 1 Peter 2:24 LITV . Christ "Himself carried up in His body our sins" onto the tree ; that dying to sins, we might live to righteousness, of whom "by His wound you were healed." Likewise, the burning of the Red Heifer was followed by the casting of cedar wood , and hyssop , and scarlet , these were cast into the midst of the burning of the heifer. The cedar wood represents the Cross of Christ, whatever our problem is, may we cast the Cross of Christ in the mist of it. The hyssop – a low shrub of plant, represents Christ humanity . Though He was deity, he laid it aside for the redemption of man, without losing possession of His deity. The scarlet sums up the aspect of this illustration of His precious blood . Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. (Psalms 51:7) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isaiah 1:18) It is to be understood, the blood of the heifer was mentioned only once in the chapter, found in verse five. Typifying, Christ died once to sin, He became our offering all eternity. For this reason, He said, I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. (Revelation 1:18) Though He died once to sin, the benefits of His death brought forth life and the ongoing blessings to those who believe. Like the heifer, in its death, out of its ashes came forth blessings and protection typifying Christ. This was known as the water of separation or the purification of sin. The ashes of the Red Heifer were gathered and kept. The ashes were placed in a running water . The water typifies the Holy Spirit , as a running water, this implies the moving of the Holy Spirit. That is to say, the Spirit of God is not stagnant, but active and alive. This water was then used for separation for those who were defiled, that they may come into the presence of the Lord having been cleansed. Today we live in an unclean world, though we are in it, we are not a part of it. Like the ashes of the heifer of old, now we have Christ of whom the heifer pointed to, and He is better. May our separation be from that which is unclean and wrong through our union with Christ. For if the blood of bulls and goats, and ashes of a heifer sprinkling those having been defiled, sanctifies to the purity of the flesh, by how much more the blood of Christ (who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God), will purify your conscience from dead works, to serve the living God! 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