Every believer must clearly understand a foundational reality of the Kingdom of God:
There are two kinds of light operating in the universe.
Most people assume that all light is holy because light appears good. But the Scriptures and the deepest wisdom of the Kingdom reveal that not all light is the same source.
In fact, much of what humanity calls light is actually darkness to God.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not understood it.” — John 1:5
To understand the mission of the saints and the calling of the Overcomers, we must clearly distinguish between:
Natural Light — the light of creation
Uncreated Glory Light — the light of the Tree of Life
The Natural Light of Creation
(Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil)
When God created the universe, He filled it with light sources:
• The sun
• The moon
• The stars
• The constellations
• The brilliance of the physical cosmos
These lights illuminate the natural world and govern time, seasons, and physical existence.
“Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven.” — Genesis 1:14
But this cosmic light, as powerful and beautiful as it is, belongs to the created order.
It is the light of knowledge, perception, observation, and natural intelligence.
Through these lights humanity gained:
• science
• philosophy
• astrology
• natural reasoning
• intellectual brilliance
But this realm is also the realm of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Why?
Because knowledge alone does not produce life.
Knowledge produces awareness of good and evil, but it does not remove sin, death, or the serpent nature.
The entire natural world operates under this light.
The stars shine.
The sun burns.
The sands of the universe glow.
Yet Scripture declares something shocking:
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” — Romans 3:23
Why?
Because natural light falls short of glory light.
The Serpent and the False Light
The serpent in Eden did not tempt humanity with darkness.
He tempted them with knowledge.
“Your eyes shall be opened.” — Genesis 3:5
The temptation was illumination without God.
Knowledge without life.
Perception without glory.
When Adam and Eve ate from the Tree of Knowledge, they entered the realm of natural light intelligence—a world governed by human reasoning, observation, and cosmic influence.
From that moment forward, humanity began trying to rule the world through:
• intelligence
• philosophy
• science
• religion
• mystical systems
• astrology and star knowledge
All of it comes from the same root:
The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
Even when some knowledge is “good,” it still carries the mixture of death because it is separated from the Tree of Life.
The Light That Saves
(The Tree of Life)
The Gospel introduces a completely different light.
This light does not come from:
• the sun
• the stars
• intellectual brilliance
• human wisdom
This light is uncreated.
It comes directly from God Himself.
“God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” — 1 John 1:5
This is the Glory Light.
The Light of the Tree of Life.
This light does not merely illuminate reality—it transforms it.
It removes the power of sin.
It destroys the serpent nature.
It resurrects the human spirit.
This is the light Jesus revealed.
“I am the Light of the world.” — John 8:12
When Christ entered the world, He introduced a light greater than the sun and the stars.
Two Trees – Two Lights
The entire battle of humanity revolves around two trees.
Tree of Knowledge
Source: creation
Light type: natural light
Result: awareness of good and evil
Power: intellect and perception
Outcome: death
Tree of Life
Source: God Himself
Light type: uncreated glory
Result: union with God
Power: resurrection life
Outcome: eternal life
Natural light shows things.
Glory light transforms beings.
Natural light gives information.
Glory light gives life.
Why Natural Light is Darkness to God
To the human mind, the universe looks full of brilliant light.
But compared to the glory of God, the entire cosmos is dim.
Scripture reveals a staggering truth:
“The city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God illuminates it.” — Revelation 21:23
In the New Jerusalem, the sun itself becomes unnecessary.
Why?
Because the uncreated glory light of God replaces all created light sources.
This is the ultimate victory of the Tree of Life.
Practical Warfare for Believers
Understanding these two lights changes everything.
Most people try to grow spiritually through knowledge.
But the Kingdom grows through life.
So the believer must daily choose the Tree of Life instead of the Tree of Knowledge.
Practically this means:
Crucify pride in knowledge
Intellectual brilliance cannot save the soul.
Reject serpent illumination
Any wisdom that does not come through Christ leads back to the fall.
Seek the glory light of Christ within
The Spirit of Christ ignites the true light in the heart.
Live from the inner throne of the Lamb
When Christ rules the heart, His light shines through the believer.
The Destiny of the Overcomers
The ultimate destiny of the saints is not merely forgiveness.
It is becoming carriers of glory light.
Jesus declared:
“You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:14
But this light is not human goodness.
It is Christ shining through the redeemed temple.
When believers live from the Tree of Life:
• the serpent is crushed
• sin loses its power
• false light is exposed
• the glory of God shines through human vessels
Final Directive – RLM TV Special Forces
The war of the ages is not merely between good and evil.
It is between two sources of light.
The light of the stars.
And the light of the throne.
The Overcomers must leave behind the false illumination of knowledge and live from the uncreated glory light of Christ.
Then the prophecy will be fulfilled:
“The Lamb is its lamp.” — Revelation 21:23
And through the redeemed people of God:
The Tree of Life will replace the Tree of Knowledge across the earth.
CMDR Brandon Barthrop
First Division – Joel’s Army
RLM TV Special Forces