Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
1 John 4:4 – Amplified Bible (AMP)
4 Little children (believers, dear ones), you are of God, and you belong to Him and have [already] overcome them [the agents of the antichrist]; because He who is in you is greater than he (Satan) who is in the world [of sinful mankind].
Life presents many challenges, but Christians are encouraged to remain hopeful because Jesus Christ has overcome the world (John 16:33). These difficulties, while sometimes overwhelming, serve a purpose for God’s glory if we love Him. We are not alarmed, and we are assured of victory because of the HOLY SPIRIT who dwells in and with us. Like the apostles, who felt fear at Jesus’s departure (John 16), we may also feel alarmed at times, but reassurance comes through the HOLY SPIRIT dwelling in us. John 16:7 says, But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counsellor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him (the HOLY SPIRIT) to you [to be in close fellowship with you]. The HOLY SPIRIT dwells in true believers. GOD in us! This makes us to live a life of the supernatural.
The current state of the world is so alarming and causes people to be afraid and act in ways that is not Christ-like. Fear could be so alarming that if not checked could lead to depression, disillusion, and discouragement. Understand these are feelings based on one’s perception. We overcome these challenges through The WORD of GOD and the HOLY SPIRIT in us. As Christians you have already been saved from the corruption of this world and eternal damnation. The SPIRIT of GOD is in you and makes you an extraordinary being (associate of the GOD-kind 2 Peter 1:4). As Christians, do not respond with your senses but respond with your spirit which is now one with the HOLY SPIRIT (1 Corinthians 6:17). The SPIRIT of GOD makes the WORD of GOD in your SPIRIT active and powerful just like in the principle revealed to us in the creation (Genesis 1). In the same manner we are to create our universe in line with GOD’s predestined plan. Hebrews 11:3 – By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom, and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
Some Christians doubt the efficacy of GOD’S word and HIS power. Remember how GOD delivered you in the past. We have a loving and forgiving GOD. And like the scripture puts it in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose”. GOD is more than willing to turn it around for your good to make you trust HIM and be all HE has planned for you to be. The SPIRIT of GOD (HOLY SPIRIT) in you guarantees your success and victory in this world (2 Corinthians 1:22). Let this be your consciousness and learn how to live and operate as the GOD-kind (2 Peter1:4). Be led by the SPIRIT of GOD always. God is shaping you to reflect His divine nature and perfection in Christ. Put your absolute trust in GOD and you will be amazed how you will be like a tree planted by the riverside that even when drought comes (the challenges of life) you will still be bearing fruit (Jeremiah 17:8). Let your focus be on fulfilling GOD’s will and purpose for your life. Don’t give up on GOD for HE will never give up on you!
Scripture meditation
Isaiah 41:10; 1 John 5:4; 1 John 2:13, Romans 8:31, Luke 10:19; & John 16:33.
Prayer
Glorious FATHER, thank You for your SPIRIT in me that causes me to live in victory always. I am born of the WORD and the HOLY SPIRIT that makes to function in the supernatural. HOLY SPIRIT guide me to be an expression of the FATHER’s Glory and power. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
THE HOLY SPIRIT dwells in me – I am triumphant always!