Vision of the Light

Katherine Archibold

Description

Vision of the Light is a poetic spiritual journey, that from the bed of deep existential questions,
guides the reader to seek the truth of the scriptures, finding answers before the presence of the
glory of God in a way of intimacy and profound worship expression

Vision of the Light presents a creative nonfiction narrative that explores deep existential questions and encourages you to seek the truth of the biblical scriptures, finding answers before the presence of the glory of God in an intimate way.

This book is deemed as a "... collection of Christian meditations," and " ...a compelling read" by Kirkus Review! 

These verses merge themes of philosophy, science, and theology into a cohesive spirit of worship that expresses the truth of God’s purpose for humanity. The goal of this effort is to create a cohesive concept to explain life and its existence, its meaning and logic – to be able to fulfill the endless inquiry of reason and will within the bounds of our human condition. Immersing our entire beings and senses, this book encourages the reader to pursue the higher dimension of the kingdom of God, and yearn to experience God’s divine goodness, providence, and glory through the study of his logic and creation.

This collection goes through the birth of Creation and knowing God, man coming to the void and finding meaning through the Gospel, and the believer learning to abide in God’s presence by surrendering to the will of God and standing firm in faith in all circumstances. It dwells on the joys of coming to know intimately the love of God as one matures in the faith, the experience of the believer coming into a calling, and it speaks into the rising of the collective call God has for the church to inspire our generation of believers to stand firm in the calling.

The 2023 Kirkus Review states, "Archibold strikes a straightforward, empathetic tone throughout, assuring her readers that her book is divinely inspired by a call to simple obedience: “Relinquish yourself to me,” God commands, “for I am always to sustain you, provide for you, and protect you.” 

We eagerly look forward to releasing an album that includes six poems from this poetry collection that were adapted into songs by composer and vocalist, Michael Richardson. These songs are, at their core, anchor hymns that we see coming into the congregational worship setting. Also, this book will be released with a companion prompt journal for reflection and devotional journaling that has wonderful quotes as prompts that are sure to stir and inspire you. The book will also be available as an ebook and an audiobook. A Spanish translation of this collection will also be released. Stay tuned! www.zionsprouts.com

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Inspirational
• Themes
• Subjects
• Religious
• Christian poetry
• Christian Church
• Poetry

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 21 juin 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664297722
• Langue: English

Extrait

VISION of the LIGHT
 
A JOURNEY TO GLORY
 
 
 
Katherine Archibold
 
 
 
 
 
 
Copyright © 2023 Katherine Archibold.
 
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.
 
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ISBN: 978-1-6642-9773-9 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6642-9772-2 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023906999
 
WestBow Press rev. date: 06/20/2023
 
 
 
 
 
A special thanks to God, for his holy inspira tion.
To my mother for her endless exhortation and pra yers.
To my husband for his wonder ful support and the six pieces in this collection he transformed into song.
To Zoe Myers for her unconditional support in the editing pro cess.
To many others who have shown their love to me on my jou rney.
Contents
A Letter to the Risen Church
His Echo in Us
The Glory of Creation
God Is Life
A Story of Joys and Sorrows
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Time Is To Be
Your Perfect Way in Me
Abide in My Light
You Turn My Mourning Into Dancing
A Psalm of Love
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Miracles
Worship at the Heavenly Court
A Prayer of a Warrior Rising
Arise! Alive!
Frontline
Anthem for Revival
Christ’s Newness
Endnotes
About the Author
About the Composer
Int roduction
A Letter to the Risen Church
I bring news to you, to all of the nations, and to a global community of fellow believers. I bring a message to all the pastors of the saints, the missionaries of the faith, the laypersons of the denominations, the apostolic ministries, and all those who seek hope.
My life purpose is to deliver this message and lead you into the consecration of it. The Christian Church has done well since the times of early Christendom. It has persevered ruthlessly through the test of time, preserved itself as the salt of the earth and the light of the hill, the hope of the lost, and has been the comfort of the ill and heavy laden. The Word of God has been preached, taught, and delivered to every corner of the earth regardless of the trials of believers and has been the resistance to the evils of men.
Amongst the division of the church, God is now calling for a unified consortium on the understanding and delivery of worship during the end times as a preparatory period for the marriage and consecration of God’s people to the Holy Lamb. The Bride and the Groom, the Church and Christ, respectively, are soon to wed, and the wedding arrangements must be initiated. Worship today is not being sufficiently pleasing to the Lord as it must be, and I pray that this letter and narrative collection of poetic prose may shed wisdom on the Lord’s true desire.
This is a request for the Church to begin seeking the essence of God’s glory, through sanctification and worship. This is the Lord’s will upon us, His people. He seeks true worshippers, in spirit and in truth, to worship Him. (John 4:23)
What is in truth ? It is a Gospel-believing, Trinity-inspired, Christ-centered, Bible-based, doctrine-liberated truth — that salvation through the Lord’s grace and the law of justification shall set you free. The conviction of the new birth of the Holy Spirit in you, through the means of baptism, will guide and instruct you into wholeness and sanctification. As one church, our responsibility is to preserve the truth above all, as the treasure inside the lantern that must be carried through the journey of tribulation and must remain intact as the King’s wedding gift. The coming end times will shake and thunder misery and ails, and the cries of God’s people will bring forth the sound of the trumpets.
What is in spirit ? It is the full surrender of ourselves to God, making less of our nature in the flesh to give space to the filling of the Holy Spirit in us. May it be that through this experience, our entire being (hearts and minds) be transformed as we fully immerse ourselves in His divine presence and manifestation.
Glorified worship here on earth is the prelude to eternal worship in the Kingdom of God forevermore. It is a passionate, energy-filled, sweat-drenching, heart-poured-out glimpse of experiencing God — like it will be on the day we meet Him, the day we have yearned to see Him, wed Him, lay with Him. It is God’s Spirit in us, manifested inside of us, becoming one with us. It is Spirit-filled. Spirit-driven. Spirit-led. Spirit-manifested worship and truth.
We are not butterfly princesses that must ask and request demands upon our King. We are to marry the King of all times and the Ruler of all lands and we must in excellence motivate his deepest desires. We must be ready and sanctified. There will be no inhibitions, no excuses, no regrets on the excellent wedding day. That day will be of the greatest glory and splendor —greater than that of the day of Pentecost or even any glimpse of glory humankind could or ever will experience.
As one Church, we must together prepare the Bride to meet her Groom. God is yearning for a people that are pure in heart.