"To this end I labor,
struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me." -
Colossians 1:29
I love when Paul stated that
if he functioned in the flesh, he labored and struggled; yet, when
he plugged into the energy and power, which came from God, he accomplished
great things. Paul recognized that this anointing under which He labored was
the same might that God exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and
seated Him at His right hand in the Heavenly realm.
God bestows this same unction upon each and every Believer, as well. Now we can walk in His authority and have influence over the principalities and powers in the spiritual kingdom. We can also do greater works on earth than Jesus did (John 14:12). We cannot do this in our own strength, but only because of His power residing in us by His Holy Spirit. Without His spiritual energy we succumb to exceeding weariness, we fail miserably and we never accomplish anything of eternal value.
However, there is nothing that will stand against us when we walk in the Spirit and stop fulfilling the lusts of our flesh. We will see souls saved, strengthened, healed and empowered with this same spiritual anointing. We will walk in victory regardless of the circumstances in our life. We will enjoy a personal relationship with Jesus that nurtures our soul, heals our body and fortifies our spirit.
Jesus invites us to yoke up with Him in the ministry (Matthew 11:30). Without His power we can do nothing; however, with it, we can accomplish all things through His strength (Philippians 4:13). He is our all sufficiency and we find great fulfillment by walking in His love, His light, His joy and His peace.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help us to be
strong in You and in You mighty power (Ephesians 6:10). It was impossible for death to hold You, and
that same capacity resides in us by Your Spirit (Acts 2: 24). Help us to walk
in Your anointing, so that we can affect positive changes on the earth for Your
honor and glory.
Thought for the Day:
We make a difference when we trust that the difference maker is Our God.
