Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
Jude 1:20 – Amplified Bible (AMP)
20 But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,
The Spirit of GOD (HOLY SPIRIT) guarantees the promise of GOD in our lives as HIS children. The SPIRIT of GOD is what gives us the divine nature of GOD and HIS power (supernatural ability) at work in us. The scriptures in 2 Peter 1:3-4 says, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” Our spirit man, just like mobile phones, needs to be constantly built up with the HOLY SPIRIT and the WORD of GOD. To be built up is to be energised, equipped with the supernatural ability, the power and authority to fulfil GOD’s plan for our lives and in turn be a blessing to others.
To build oneself on the foundation of the Christian Holy faith is to be built up in the WORD of GOD (the Scriptures). The WORD of GOD causes us to prosper and have good success. It enables us to fulfil GOD’s plan for our lives even when faced with obstacles. Just like David strengthened himself in the LORD (1 Samuel 30:6), we strengthen ourselves in the WORD of GOD and HIS SPIRIT. Strengthening oneself goes beyond physical strength. The WORD & SPIRIT of GOD strengthens us spiritually, financially, and otherwise. Christ Jesus says for without me you can do nothing (John 15:5). As Christians, we are the branch connected to CHRIST JESUS, the WORD of GOD: the vine. One cannot be fruitful if they are not constantly and continually connected to the WORD of GOD. When Christians are not connected to the vine, they are exposed to challenges that overwhelm and make them defeated in life. Attending church services, being in the gathering of fellow believers, especially in the house of GOD is a means with which we are built up in the WORD and the HOLY SPIRIT.
Praying in the HOLY SPIRIT causes us to be filled with the SPIRIT. It makes a child of GOD to be led by GOD and fulfil HIS will and purpose (Romans 8:14). It is impossible to take steps of faith or live that glorious life promised by GOD if one is not built up in the HOLY SPIRIT. Being filled with the Spirit causes us to experience the supernatural, where we reign on this earth as kings and priests unto God. Being filled with the Spirit gives us the ability to invite the Host of heaven into situations that concern us on earth. When we receive a Word from the HOLY SPIRIT concerning our ministry, career, business, health, finances and so on, it is our being filled with the Spirit that gives us the energy, will, & motivation, both spiritual and physical, to bring it to fruition.
An important principle is found in the teaching of our LORD Jesus Christ in Matthew 12:43-45 – When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order. Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.” If a Christian doesn’t continually build themselves up in the SPIRIT and in the WORD, they expose themselves to the wiles and wickedness of the devil and HIS cohorts of darkness. Let us therefore constantly meditate on the Word of God and pray in the Spirit always, that we may be prosperous and successful here on earth, achieving God’s purpose for our lives, recognising and taking advantage of God-given opportunities and His grace (supernatural ability), especially in these challenging times. Praise GOD!
Scripture meditation
Colossians 3:16; Romans 8:9-14; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Acts 20:32; & Ephesians 5:16-20.
Prayer
Glorious Father, thank You for the gift of Your SPIRIT and Your WORD that constantly rejuvenates and revives my outer and inner man. FATHER, cause me to be built up with Your Spirit always that shall cause me to walk in every spiritual wisdom & knowledge that shall make me prosperous and successful. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
I am built up in the WORD and in the HOLY SPIRIT; I am a success!