Jesus said in His prayer to our
Father that He has given us the Words that God the
Father had given to Him. All my strength and comfort is anchored in
this promise. Beloved, this truth is what separates believers from the world. That we believe His Words. I
muse over how some people take portions of God's word and quote them as an
authority in a situation that is completely void of the truth of God's Word.
For example how often do we hear "the truth will set you free". Many
say those words and have no enlightenment of the power of those words. The
truth being spoken of in His word is not individual or personal, it's not
specific to factual accounts or truly stated events. He said, "if you
abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free." Our being free is completely
connected to abiding (living, dwelling, walking) in His Words and being his
disciples (meaning obeying Him). For His Word is truth!
However, I must take issue with
some today, for too many believers do not know the Words of God. So what is it
that they believe in? Unlike the world and false religions, we have God's
thoughts, ways and plans written. Therefore we run thus: not with uncertainty. This we fight:
not as one who beats the air. Meaning
we know the purpose of our plight. It is to become the body of our Lord Jesus
Christ in maturity and authority. Not authority over others, nor over things in
which to indulge our flesh. But authority to take the Words of God above all
else and walk in them. Not just the feel good uplifting scriptures like; we are the head and not the tail, above and
not beneath. But all the Words of God. Such as; love
your enemies, bless those that curse you, do good to them that hate you and pray for those that spitefully use you
and persecute you. To him who strikes you
on the cheek, offer the other also. From him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold
your tunic either. Give to everyone that ask you give and do not turn away. And
to him that takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men
to do to you, you also do to them likewise. And when you pray, "forgive men their trespasses, so your heavenly Father
will also forgive you." Just
a side note, notice He said, when you pray, not if you pray.
His Word says that we should walk in the
Spirit and not fulfill the deeds of the flesh. He tells us to put away lies and any filthy
communication from out of our mouths. He tell us to pick up our cross and
follow Him. Each of us have a different cross to bear, but the way is all the
same.... For He is the way and He directs us by His Words.
If we fail to act upon God's Words
given to us by Jesus, how will we every distinguish ourselves as the body of
Christ Jesus? Will the world recognize Him from our various forms of praise and
worship within our churches? Will the world take note of the power of our God
through our prayer lines and powerful preaching one to another? No, the world
will know Jesus whom we serve when we fully acknowledge that He has given us His
Words through our obedience. Then as one mighty man we will stand in the earth
as His body, displaying His kingdom (which is within us where He is King) for
all the world to see Jesus is Lord!!!!
