God
gave those who believe in Him, His matchless power. It is the same dynamite
power that raised Jesus from the dead, and then granted Him the privilege of
sitting at God's right hand in glory with everything under submission to Him.
As
the head of the Church (Ephesians 1:19, 22), He gave us the power to rule over
Satan even now by drawing near to God and resisting the devil (James 4:7-8). We
will also rule and reign with Jesus over the nations in the Millennium and
throughout eternity (Romans 8:17; John 17:22; 1 Corinthians 6:2-4).
In
the end times, Jesus will destroy all dominions, authority, powers, and all of
God's enemies - including death. During His Kingly reign, He will bring
everyone and all of creation to full submission to His will.
Everyone
in heaven, on earth and in hell will bow their knees to King Jesus (Romans
14:11; Philippians 2:10-11). Then, He will hand over the Kingdom to God, our
Father (1 Corinthians 15:24-26). He gives us the calling to set the captives
free by the authority of Christ in us (Acts 16:18).
When
we concentrate on who we are in Christ, rather than on our finite, human attributes,
we access the power of God in us, so that we can prove our love to God by
obeying His commands (John 14:15). We live each moment in the center of God's
will.
Therefore,
since we are raised with Christ, and He abides within us with all the power of
the Trinity, we are free to focus our thoughts and affections on things above,
not on things on this earth. We come to realize that Jesus is our only true
life (Colossians 3:1, 3-4).
Prayer:
Father
God, we are a people peculiar to You with Your authority, power, love and grace
within us. We minister in Jesus' name for the purpose of furthering Your
Kingdom in this earth. Remind us to appeal to everyone who will give us their
time, and ask them to be reconciled with You. This way, they too will enjoy the
magnitude of Your blessings both now and for eternity.
We
have Your power in us to make disciples in our home, our town, our state, our
country and the world (Matthew 28:18-19). We are Your ambassadors (2 Corinthians
5:20). Remembering that we do not witness in our own power, removes our fear
and allows Your power in us to give us the wisdom and words we need.
Thought
for the Day:
The
power of God in us is far greater than anything available on this earth, in the
kingdoms of this world, in every dominion of Satan, and in every title that can
ever be given in any place now or in the future; this power is available to us through
Christ in us.
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Ephesians 1:20-21; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:27
