JUST IN CASE...

JUST IN CASE…

Just in case the present circumstances of life leave you feeling POWER-LESS, it is my task to point out the fact that you are absolutely POWER-FULL!  “How so?” you might ask.

My friends, you have resident within you The One whom the prophet Isaiah identified as “THE MIGHTY GOD.” (Isaiah 9:6)  This Messianic title is one of the birth names that is prophetically ascribed to the Savior of the world.  In the Hebrew language, it is “EL GIBBOR,” or THE MIGHTY GOD.

Here is THE PARADOX of this powerful name – for you and your life situation.  Indeed, HE IS THE MIGHTY GOD.  However, the Apostle Paul informs us that even though Jesus Christ was absolutely “equal with God,” HE EMPTIED HIMSELF, which means “He made Himself of no reputation,” for the express purpose of forging a priestly connection with fallen humanity. (Philippians 2:6-7 – Isaiah 53:1-12)  The irony of this purpose-driven humility is that Jesus Christ never did abandon his divine attributes.  After all, CHRIST IS GOD INCARNATE.  Nevertheless, upon entering into a carnal world that was never fully surrendered to the law of God, it was necessary to EMPTY HIMSELF in order to relate to us, i.e. to become the “HIGH PRIEST” who could and would be “touched by the feeling of our infirmities.” (Hebrews 4:15)  I love the fact that JESUS ‘GETS’ US.

Here is THE PERSONAL APPLICATION of this powerful name.  Just as JESUS CHRIST EMPTIED HIMSELF in order to be fully engaged in the affairs and salvation of humankind, we must EMPTY OURSELVES also, putting aside willfulness, ego-centeredness and personal agendas in order to become useful in building the Kingdom of God.

However, complete submission to the perfect will of God is an enormous challenge for human ‘rebels’ like us. (Isaiah 53:6)

Our carnal dispositions and cultural traditions cause us to place the highest value on OURSELVES, that is we tend to focus on our personal worth and plans, above all else.  Thus, Christ’s mandate that we “crucify the flesh” actually goes against the grain of our natural impulses.  But by doing so, we discover LIFE and POWER in a healing fellowship with “EL GIBBOR,” THE MIGHTY GOD. (Galatians 5:24 – II Peter 1:3)

Indeed, in “HIS PRESENCE” and under “HIS POWER,” we are “more than conquerors,” which means we are “always triumphant,” appearances notwithstanding. (Psalm 16:11 – II Cor. 4:7 – Rom. 8:37 – II Cor. 2:14) 

Question: How can this beneficial level of peace and power become our present reality? 

Answer:  OUR FAITH both VISUALIZES and ACTUALIZES the END RESULT of our COVENANT CONNECTIONS, long before our victory is fully manifested in time and space.  

My friends, “HAVE FAITH IN GOD.”  That is your PURPOSE, your POWER and your POTENTIAL.  Just in case you are feeling somewhat powerless today, I remind you that THE MIGHTY GOD is definitely in your corner. 

WINNER-BELIEVER, you cannot  and will not lose, so hang in there.  Your Word assurance is simply this: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17)

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