(Take A Hold Of God’s Provisions For You In Christ Jesus)
TO THE BIBLE: Ephesians 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.”
LET’S TALK
The Apostle Paul was letting us know in our opening verse that we’ve been blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ.
He strengthens the thought further in 1 Corinthians 3:21 when he says, “…all things are yours.”
In the same vein, the Apostle Peter tells us that God’s “…divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3).
It’s one thing to know that you’ve been blessed with and in all things, but it’s another thing to actually take possession of the blessings. The key is connecting with your faith; that’s what Abraham did.
In Genesis 17:5, God said to him, “…I have made you a father of many nations.” Abraham connected with his faith; he had to see with the eyes of his mind.
The Bible says Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. He believed because he had visualised the reality of his children as he attempted to number the stars (Genesis 15:5).
By faith, he saw and accepted the reality of God’s Word in his spirit, spoke it forth, and it came to pass.
Romans 4:20-22 says, ‘He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”’
Learn to visualise and take a hold of God’s provisions for you in Christ Jesus. Refuse to stagger at God’s Word through unbelief; take a hold of your blessings first in the spirit, and speak them forth.
Go Deeper
2 Corinthians 3:17-18; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Philemon 1:6
Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you for enlightening the eyes of my understanding through your Word. I’m the seed of Abraham and all things are mine. I’m a champion forever! The eyes of my mind are open to visualise and take a hold of every good thing that belongs to me in Christ Jesus, to the praise and glory of your name, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Matthew 11:1-30, Genesis 36-37
TWO YEAR
Matthew 6:14-24, Genesis 15
Act:
Practise what you’ve learnt today: visualise your blessings in Christ Jesus and then speak them forth.