THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS (Part II)

THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS  (Part II)

Despite the fact that the construction zone is an apparent ‘mess’ to the unimaginative eye, both ORDER and DESTINY are embedded within the BLUEPRINT that is designed by THE MASTER ARCHITECT.  Our God, the Supreme Architect, simultaneously breathes purpose and completion into our life processes via the blueprint of His Word.  The principle challenge for us humans is refocusing our vision, i.e. redirecting our eyes from the zonal construction chaos and fastening them on The Christ.  In the words of the Apostle Paul, “for I KNOW whom I have believed, and am persuaded that HE IS ABLE to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” (II Timothy 1:12)  Such intimate knowledge automatically triggers absolute confidence.  The Apostle Paul offers confirmation: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)  This is my life-verse.

As children of The Creator, despite the fact that our lives are under construction, we have the fundamental right and spiritual authority to CALL “those things which be not as though they were.” (Romans 4:17)  That is, God allows us ‘developing disciples’ to “decree a thing” with the promise that “it shall be established.” (Job 22:28)  As a result of this Word-of-faith benefit, WEAK people can SAY authoritatively, “I am strong!”  SICK people can SAY, “I am healed!”  And POOR people can SAY, “I am rich!”  What I love about this COVENANT PRIVILEGE is the fact that, while Satan makes his best effort to “kill, steal and destroy” and to bring us once again under the power, penalty and practice of sin, we are enabled to PROCLAIM, “Not so Satan…because I HAVE BEEN REDEEMED!” (John 10:10)  Well, I feel like shouting “Hallelujah” in the wake of that revelation, so I might as well go on and do it.  HALLELUJAH!!!  Thank God, I HAVE BEEN REDEEMED!

This redemptive CHRIST CONNECTION is the practical manifestation of our blood covenant and spiritual transfusion.  That is, we have become ONE again with the FATHER (AT-ONE-MENT) because we have been “accepted” IN the BELOVED SON, in whom the FATHER is “well pleased.” (Ephesians 1:6 - Matthew 17:5)  As such, we are permanently positioned “IN CHRIST” (Who is the propitiation for our sins), and we are no longer subject to satanic condemnation or spiritual death.  Miraculously enough, this is our sure and steadfast heritage, even though we experience daily life within the confines of THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE! (II Corinthians 5:17 - Romans 8:1 - Romans 6:23)

Herein lies every person’s pivotal decision point.  WHOSE REPORT will you BELIEVE…about YOURSELF? Will you believe the cynical suggestions of Satan, who constantly wages war against the seed of the Word that is planted and living within?  Or, on the other hand, will you choose to believe the life-giving REPORT OF THE LORD?  Prayerfully read these powerful words (penned by Psalmist David) and see if you can discern traces of God’s perfect will for your life:

Psalm 103:1-5
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

WOW!  God’s plans for us are truly awesome, aren’t they?  Just think.  GOD offers all of this to us WHILE WE ARE IN PROCESS…WHILE WE ARE INSIDE THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE.  I am ecstatic about digging deeper into the details of this covenant-of-transformation because it is literally loaded with AMAZING BENEFITS.  Stay tuned…more to come tomorrow!

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.  Maranatha!