BE CONSCIOUS OF YOUR SPIRITUALITY, SATURDAY, MAY 3RD, 2014
PASTOR ANITA
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace (Romans 8:6).
In Christ, we’ve been born into a real, authentic, functional spiritual kingdom. That’s where we live right now. We live in, and carry out our everyday activities from that spiritual kingdom. However, to enjoy the blessings that belong to you in that realm of life, you’re required to have adequate knowledge of the Word and understand spiritual principles of the Kingdom of God.
Many Christians are not yet fully conscious that they’re in a spiritual kingdom; they’re only conscious of that which exists in the physical realm. Such, for example, are hardly conscious of the myriads of angels around and with us. They’re yet to take advantage of the ministry of the Holy Spirit, as He speaks to them from within, and seeks to guide them in all the affairs of life; hence, they live ordinary lives.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the Gospel of the spiritual life. Romans 6:11 says, "Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be…alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord." In other words, reckon yourselves to be alive to the realm of the spirit; alive to the things of God—beyond the sense realm. Our opening verse says "…to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace" (Romans 8:6).
Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ has passed from death unto life; which means you’ve been automatically transferred from the domain of darkness, to the domain of life. The Bible calls it the "Kingdom of His dear Son" (Colossians 1:13); you live in that Kingdom now: though you’re in the world, but you’re not of this world. Therefore, you can’t afford to live by the principles of this physical world.
True and lasting success is spiritual, and it’s based on spiritual principles. Become conscious of the spiritual realm, and control things from that realm. When you focus on, and function from, the realm of the spirit, nothing in this physical world will be able to hinder your success, and victories in life.
CONFESSION
I see and experience possibilities, victories and success only, as I keep my gaze on the Word of God; my affections are set only on the realities of the spiritual kingdom to which I belong. I live, and walk, in the full consciousness of all that belong to me in Christ Jesus. Glory to His Name forever!
FURTHER STUDY
2 Timothy 4:18
Living Bible (TLB)
18 Yes, and the Lord will always deliver me from all evil and will bring me into his heavenly Kingdom. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Colossians 1:13
Living Bible (TLB)
13 For he has rescued us out of the darkness and gloom of Satan’s kingdom and brought us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 Year Reading Plan : John 1:1-18 2 Samuel 15-17
2 Year Reading Plan : 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Psalm 147-148
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