Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
2 Timothy 2:1 – New King James Version (NKJV)
1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
As a Christian, know that you have received the grace to be everything the LORD has planned for you to be. The scriptures in Ephesians 4:7 say, “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” When you received JESUS CHRIST as Lord and saviour, you received the Grace to not only fulfil GOD’s plan for your life but also the grace to live a glorious and victorious Christian life. This Grace that produces this glorious and victorious Christian life is multiplied through knowledge. 2 Peter 1:2 says, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord.” This knowledge, as discussed in the scriptures, is not mere science or head knowledge but rather revelation knowledge through fellowship with the WORD of GOD and HIS SPIRIT.
Some Christians respond with their senses, and this cripples or hinders the benefits and fruitfulness of the Grace they have received. The Grace of GOD gives us the ability to be fervent in Spirit and not slothful in zeal, and worship the LORD in Spirit & in truth. Each time a child of GOD responds with their senses, they frustrate the Grace they have received. This impact of GOD’s Grace multiplies when you spend quality time in HIS presence. You begin to experience the blessings of GOD’s Word in Psalms 91 – protection, provision, and preservation. When this happens, you will find the supernatural ability to serve in your local Church, carry out the great commission, understand the scriptures with your heart & be a doer of the word; to be fruitful; to be a blessing to nations, to be a crown of glory & a royal diadem in HIS hand and so on. A lot of times, some Christians allow the carnal nature to cripple their will to serve GOD in righteousness & with a pure heart. Some Christians put people’s opinion, the wisdom of the world or scientific knowledge, careers, relationships, all sorts of social affairs and pleasures before the things of GOD. Walking in this path reflects their disobedience, unbelief, a lack of integrity and unfaithfulness. These negative characters hinder the blessings that come with the grace of GOD. James 4:7 says, “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisted the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” Being humble is to submit to GOD’s will & purpose.
Do not respond to situations based on your feelings, emotions, and the dictates of your body (senses). We have received the grace to live a successful and prosperous life. That will only come to pass by refusing to frustrate the grace you have received. Remember GOD, that began an excellent work in you will perfect and complete it until the day of JESUS CHRIST. It is a choice; find strength in the Grace of GOD at all times, serving the LORD. You will be amazed at how the LORD will multiply the impact of HIS Grace with the anointing in every area of your life that will cause you to achieve your ambitions and aspirations beyond your asking and imagination.
Scripture meditation
2 Peter 1:2; 2 Peters 3:18; 1 Peter 5:5; Galatians 5:16, & Romans 12:11.
Prayer
Heavenly FATHER, thank You for the Grace at work in me. FATHER, increase the revelation of Your Word in me that I may walk in the fullness of Your Grace. Thank you for this Grace that causes me to be a blessing to my generation. In JESUS NAME. Amen!
Confession
I am strengthened in the fullness of HIS Grace!