Grow Up

Happy Sunday!

God will not do what he has given us the power and authority to do!  It's time for us, the Body of Christ to move forward and take jurisdiction over the earth.  How can we do it? Great question! I'm so glad you asked.  In order to take our rightful place in the earth, we have to know what we have been given, and know who we really are.  Mark Twain wrote the novel entitled, "The Prince and The Pauper".  Perhaps, you've read it. The prince and the pauper switch places, and experience life from different vantage points.  1 Peter 2:9 says, "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;"(KJV).  We are chosen, we are royalty, we are holy, and we are unusual! But for some reason, we are wandering around in this world like paupers.  Hosea 4:6 says, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."(KJV).  Another translation of this scripture says, "My people are destroyed because they don’t know me"(Living Bible).

Jesus said, “Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our God-sponsored projects had everyone talking.’ And do you know what I am going to say? ‘You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don’t impress me one bit. You’re out of here."(Message).  If we know Jesus, then Jesus will know us when it really matters.  Jesus is the Word.  When we get to know the Word, we are really getting more of Jesus. The psalmist said, "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee."(KJV).

Dr. Bill Winston continued the series entitled, "Receiving Your Inheritance" with the subtitle, "Believing In The Blessing".  God has reserved the inheritance for us.  He wants us to have everything that Jesus paid for us to have.  In order for us to receive the inheritance, we must believe the Blessing exists.  When we believe the Blessing exists, we must mature.  Galatians 4:1 says, "But remember this, that if a father dies and leaves great wealth for his little son, that CHILD is not much better off than a slave until he grows up, even though he actually owns everything his father had."(Living Bible).  Childishness will prevent us from receiving our inheritance.  2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be PERFECT, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."(KJV).   Did you see that?  The Word says the Word of God will make us perfect!  I know what you are thinking. Nobody is perfect! WRONG!  There is no one that is Flawless, but over and over again the Bible tells us to be perfect!  God would never tell you to be something that you couldn't be.  The issue is the word perfect has been understood incorrectly.  Perfect means mature!  God wants us to grow up!  Just in case you think I'm confused, here are a few examples from the Word...

Matthew 5:48 - "Be ye therefore PERFECT, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."
2 Corinthians 13:11 - "Finally, brethren, farewell. Be PERFECT, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you."
Ephesians 4:11-12 - "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the PERFECTING of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:"

As we mature in Christ, we will understand what belongs to us.  When we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that healing, prosperity, and peace are our inheritance, we will confidently receive them.  We will humble ourselves to God, boldly resist the enemy, and he will flee! (James 4:7)

Growing up, love and prayers, Cynthia