For the
wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ
our Lord (Romans 6:23).
The
statement above reiterates a fundamental truth of the Gospel—the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ. However, as you get higher in the
understanding of the Gospel, you discover that He really doesn’t stand away and
give you eternal life; He is eternal life. So, He actually gave you Himself. Continue...
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Corinthians 3:21 says, “...all things are yours”; this is so because all things
are in Christ, and He’s in you. Therefore, you have all things in Him. When you
come to this realization, it’ll change your thinking and prayer life; you won't
need to be asking God for things, because He already gave you everything! He
already gave you Himself.
Now you can
better appreciate why Jesus said, “...take no thought for your life, what ye
shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on” (Luke 12:22). This
means, “Don’t bother about anything!” Everything good that you could ever
imagine is already yours in Christ. His Word says, “According as his divine
power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2
Peter 1:3).
God has
given you the key to all things, because you’re His heir (Romans 8:17). Hence,
there's no need asking or “begging” Him for anything. If there’re things you
think you’re in need of, once you identify them, take possession in your
spirit. The Bible says He has set eternity in your heart—in your spirit
(Ecclesiastes 3:11). This means there’s no limit to the extent and reach of
what you can possess with your spirit. You have the capacity to contain
eternity itself, in your spirit.
Now think
about this: If eternity can dwell in your heart, much less the whole world! No
wonder the Word says out of our hearts are the issues of life; meaning that you
can bring forth anything you want from within your spirit.
PRAYER
Dear
Father, I thank you for giving me all things in Christ Jesus. I cast all my
cares upon you and lay all burdens down at your feet! I rejoice, knowing that
you’ve supplied all my needs according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
I live in abundance today, and always, celebrating your goodness in my life, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further
Study:
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Corinthians 1:30 - But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto
us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
John 17:10
And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
Daily
Scripture Reading
1-Year
Bible Study Plan: Matthew 13:24-43, Genesis 44-45
2-Year
Bible Study Plan: Matthew 7:21-29, Genesis 19
Extract
From: Rhapsody of Realities, 19/01/2015.
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