Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
John 1:12 – King James Version (KJV)
12 But as many as received HIM, to them gave HE power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on HIS name:
Ephesians 1:18 – I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power. If only all Christians knew the supernatural power of GOD inherent in them. The bible in Genesis 1:26 & 27 says, “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;…’ 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them.” GOD created man in HIS image and likeness for a perfect world. Everything GOD created is good and perfect, and he gave man dominion over the world (Genesis 1:28-31). Man was made to live, subdue, and have dominion over a perfect world. However, Adam’s disobedience in the garden led to the corruption of this perfect world because he sold his birthright to satan. As a result, sin came into this world.
Blessed be GOD who has redeemed us from sin through the sacrifice of CHRIST Jesus on the cross of Calvary. This sacrifice not only wiped away our sin but reconciled us to GOD (Romans 5:1). This only gets better because the resurrection of CHRIST made us a new creation: a completely new, super extraordinary being different and superior to Adam, the first man. In Christ JESUS we are translated into GOD’s kingdom, and in the spirit, we dwell in the heavenly realms. This is the birthright of Sonship. We are no longer image or likeness of GOD, but as the theme scripture puts it, we are now sons of GOD. That means we are now begotten of GOD, Christ Jesus being the first of the begotten. For as many that believe in Jesus Christ and receive HIM into their hearts are now born of the SPIRIT, BLOOD & WATER (WORD). Adam’s disobedience in the garden of Eden can be described as a broken water tap which can only be fixed by replacement. GOD drove them away from the garden of Eden so as not to have access to the tree of life. They cannot have the tree of life and live forever while in a sinful state (Genesis 3:22 AMP). The blood of CHRIST JESUS completely wiped away sin. In Christ Jesus, we have eaten the tree of life and have become sons of GOD far better than an image or likeness. We are now sons created in HIS fullness, which we have received from glory to glory.
GOD put HIS Spirit, the HOLY SPIRIT, as a guarantee of this Sonship. This makes us gods (John 10:34) because we are born of GOD. The scriptures in 1 John 5:4 say, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” As Christians, let us learn to think, talk, and act like our FATHER, the Almighty GOD, for we are born of GOD. No wonder JESUS CHRIST says I do as I see my FATHER do. And we can all see the great works HE did. CHRIST JESUS in the same way has sent us as the FATHER sent him; and HE has given us all power and authority; and greater works shall we do more than he did (John 14:12). This starts with knowledge of GOD through the scriptures, and the continuous fellowship with the Spirit of GOD. This produces the fullness of GOD in us, whereby the power of GOD in us is able to do exceedingly abundantly above whatever we ask or imagine. In this we fulfil GOD’s will and live a glorious, victorious, and prosperous life.
Scripture meditation
Romans 5:19; Psalms 82:5-6; 1 John 3:1 & Romans 6:4-6.
Prayer
Glorious FATHER, thank you for your mercy and steadfast love that never ceases. I am born of YOU, and I receive the supernatural ability to be Christ-like by the power of YOUR SPIRIT. Thank YOU for the gift of Sonship, and I reign on this earth as a king and a priest, expressing YOUR Glory always. In JESUS’ NAME. Amen!
Confession
I am born of GOD, and I have overcome this world and its negativity.