February 2000

PROLOGUE

ow often we have read the account of the birth of Christ and the important role played by three wise men from the East ( Mt 2:1-11 ) who followed the Star in the heavens to the feet of a tiny Babe lying in a manger; where “They fell down and worshipped Him; then opened and presented to Him their treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” But as wonderful as this event was, it is not to this famous trio that this premiere edition of Kingdom Light Ministries is dedicated. Rather it is to three other “wise men”, who unknowingly have played a vital role in its inception.
                For the past 20 years, God has privileged me to be nurtured, fed, edified and encouraged by three faithful stewards who have opened their treasures of Godly Truths and Wisdom and generously laid them at my feet. They continually manifested the meaning of true Godliness in their selfless trust in Christ. Their many confirmations of revelations I have received from Christ (and passed along to others) over the years have so often been the “wind beneath my wings”, and kept my spirit aloft! These three brethren and their helpmeets (in the order I first became acquainted with them) are: RAY & DORIS PRINZING (“Letters of Truth”); PRESTON & LORAIN EBY (“Kingdom Bible Studies”); and finally PAUL & EMILY MUELLER (“The Living Word”).
                None of these precious ones were made aware that they would be mentioned here; much less lauded for their labors in the Vineyard; and I do not lift them up after the flesh in a soulish testimonial. It would dishonor everything they stand for to do such a thing. Rather it is
CHRIST IN THEM that I celebrate and honor with all my heart. For as Father launches this Kingdom ministry into a bold, new dimension, I will be mindful of, and grateful for, these “vanguards of victorious living” for the way they have kept my path lighted with the Word of Righteousness. Therefore it is my fervent prayer that these “Three Wise Men” (and their dear wives) may be blessed a hundred-fold over for all their years of faithful service to countless numbers of saints like me. To learn how you can partake of their Ministries as well, you may go to our Ministry Network.

Issue One

By Carole Forde

THY LIGHT HAS BEDAZZLED MY VISION, O LORD;
I CAN SEE NOTHING ELSE BESIDES THEE.
MY HEART IS SO FULL OF THY RADIANT PRESENCE
THIS WORLD IS NOW DARKNESS TO ME.

CAUGHT UP INTO PARADISE; DEAD, YET ALIVE;
AS A MAN, YET A CHILD IN THY SIGHT.
WITH MY PURPOSE ARRESTED, THY WILL IS SUPREME
AS THE DAYSTAR COMMANDETH THE NIGHT.

WITH GLORY SURROUNDING, ABOUNDING IN ME,
ALL THY TREASURES OF LOVE I BEHOLD
TILL THE WEALTH OF THIS WORLD IS AS DUNG IN MINE EYES
FOR THYSELF IS THE PUREST OF GOLD!

THY BEAUTEOUS DAY HOLDS MY SOUL IN CAPTIVITY
NO OTHER SIGHT FILLS MINE EYE.
AS I WALK THROUGH THIS EARTH, LET IT SHINE IN MY HEART
LIKE THE SUNLIGHT IGNITING THE SKY.

I ASK NOTHING MORE THAN TO DWELL IN THIS LIGHT
THAT MY FEARS BE CONSUMED IN ITS FIRE;
DRAW ME UPWARD, O LIGHT-BRINGER, LET ME ACKNOWLEDGE
THY LOVE AS MINE ONLY DESIRE!

FOR I SEE THERE IS NO OTHER GOD BEFORE THEE
AND NO 'WILL' BUT THINE OWN SOVEREIGN WILL!
AS ALL 'FINITE' IS DUST NEATH THY MOST PRECIOUS FEET
SO ALL 'INFINITE' THY GRACE DOTH FILL.

WHEN THY DAYLIGHT HAS SWALLOWED UP ALL OF THE DARKNESS,
UNDOING OUR DEATH FROM THE “FALL”;
THEN CREATION SHALL TRIUMPH IN THY RESURRECTION
AND MANIFEST THEE ALL IN ALL!!

THEN NO MORE SHALL THY HELLFIRE OF SORROW AND SUFFERING
BE TOOLS OF THY HOLY CORRECTION;
NO SHEDDING OF TEARS WILL BE SEEN ANYWHERE
WHEN ALL THINGS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO PERFECTION. AMEN.