TODAY'S RHEMA Romans 1:4 And who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
Speaking of kingdoms of this world, each kingdom has a divine and clear protocol. Only those who are members of the kingdom can stay and freely enjoy the facilities of the kingdom. The same also goes for the Kingdom of God, only those whose names are written in the book of life are given the right to become children of God, to have access, and to enjoy all facilities in the Kingdom. Unfortunately, because of the sin Adam and Eve committed in Eden, humankind was separated from God and lost their rights as children of God. Thank God we have a wonderful God who is rich in love and mercy. He took the first initiative to bring us back into His family. He then gave His only begotten Son to die to redeem us from eternal separation and death.
On the cross, Jesus did not only redeem us with a high price, which was His own life, but He also became a bridge between us and God the Father. His victory over death proved His identity as Son of God who had power over everything. Every believer and those who will come to believe in Him will be given the power to become sons of God (John 1:12), who have the right to receive God's promises and to become inheritors of the Kingdom.
That is why the power of Christ's resurrection is more special in comparison to any other dimension of God's power. This is because it has a special place not only in this world but also in eternity. That is why, as long as we are in this world, we must strive to come to the knowledge of this power. Open your heart. Invite the Lord Jesus to come in and make Him your Lord and Savior. Jesus is the Great General who shall lead us in our spiritual journey from glory to glory, from faith to faith, from knowledge to knowledge, from erotic love toward agape love, and from resurrection to another resurrection. Use this special Passover season to know Him more and His resurrection power, also to have communion with Him in remembrance of His sufferings, as we can become more like Him in defeating the flesh (Philippians 3:10).
REFLECTION Saudara Terkasih, THE POWER of the RESURRECTION of CHRIST is SO SPECIAL compared to the other kinds of God's power.
APPLICATIONS 1. What does the power of the resurrection of Christ mean? 2. Why is the resurrection power of Christ so special? 3. How can you receive the resurrection power of Christ?
TODAY'S PRAYER "Great and Glorious Father in Heaven, how miraculous is the mystery of Your resurrection power. Give me, Your child, the right knowledge of Your resurrection power. Take me into this special dimension of Your power, so I can abide there and see heavenly things more clearly. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen."
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