JUST IN CASE...

JUST IN CASE…

 Just in case the present circumstances of life leave you feeling POWER-LESS, it is my honor 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,” THE MIGHTY GOD.

 Here is THE PARADOX of this powerful name – for you and for your life situation.  HE IS THE MIGHTY GOD. However, the Apostle Paul informs us that even though Jesus Christ was (and is) absolutely “equal with God,” HE EMPTIED HIMSELF, i.e. “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 Christ never abandoned his divine attributes.  After all, HE IS GOD INCARNATE.  Nevertheless, upon entering a carnal world that had not 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 would be “touched by the feeling of our infirmities.” (Hebrews 4:15)  How I dearly love the gracious fact that JESUS ‘GETS’ US!

 And here is THE PERSONAL APPLICATION of this powerful name – for you and your life situation.  Just as CHRIST EMPTIED HIMSELF to be relatable and impactful in the salvation of man, we must EMPTY OURSELVES – setting aside egocentric passions and ambitions to effectively serve the Kingdom of God.

 However, full submission to God’s will 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, focusing on our perceived worth and personal agendas, above all else.  Christ’s mandate that we “crucify the flesh” actually goes against the grain of natural impulses, but by doing so we discover LIFE and POWER via intimate 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 Corinthians 4:7 – Romans 8:37 – II Corinthians 2:14) 

 Question: How could this possibly be? 

 Answer:  OUR FAITH both VISUALIZES and ACTUALIZES the productive RESULTS of our COVENANT CONNECTIONS, long before they are manifested in time and space.  

 My friend, “HAVE FAITH IN GOD.”  Herein lies the very core of your PURPOSE, POWER and POTENTIAL.  Just in case you might be feeling relatively powerless today, I remind you that ‘THE MIGHTY GOD” is definitely in your corner.  Now hear this, WINNER-BELIEVER: You cannot and will not lose, so hang in there!

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