God Raises The Dead – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional June 19th

(Carry The Resurrection Consciousness)

TO THE BIBLE: 2 Corinthians 1:9 NIV
“Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.”

LET’S TALK
The Bible shows us how God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Isaac, his only son, whom he had in his old age. Abraham didn’t hesitate or complain, but as he proceeded to offer Isaac, God intervened and stopped him before any harm was done.

As the book of Hebrews reveals, Abraham had Isaac raised back to life. As far as God was concerned, it was a resurrection because Abraham had totally given up Isaac. It was God who said, “Abraham, stop! Don’t hurt the child.” Abraham had faith in the resurrection (Hebrews 11:19).

It’s the same thing that Paul was talking about in the opening scripture, where he narrated how he and his companions were so weighed down beyond their strength, and their situation was so devastating that they felt within themselves the very sentence of death.

So instead of trusting in and depending on themselves, they depended on God, who raises the dead. What a mindset!

They had given up on life as far as they were concerned; they had the sentence of death in themselves, but they had a resurrection consciousness.

That’s just like Jesus, who gave Himself up, knowing that the Father would raise Him back to life! We’re the children of faith, the children of Abraham, and we act like Abraham. We carry the resurrection consciousness in our spirits.

With this mindset, we understand that anything He asks you to give is multiplied back to you a thousandfold and more. Abraham offered Isaac, and he became the father of many nations. His descendants became as numerous as the sand on the seashore.

So, serve the Lord truly, joyfully, and fully. The very idea of giving your all to Him shouldn’t trouble, destabilise, or give you sleepless nights when you have resurrection consciousness. Hallelujah!

Go Deeper
1 Corinthians 15:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:58 AMPC

Pray:
Dear Father, I have the resurrection consciousness, being convinced that you’re able to raise the dead. Therefore, I’m always active in my service to you, in truth, with all my heart, rejoicing in hope, and patient in times of trouble. I remain steadfast and unmovable, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 8:9-40, 2 Chronicles 33-34
TWO YEAR
Luke 2:21-32, Deuteronomy 17

Act:
Meditate on John 12:24. With resurrection consciousness at the fore of your mind, prepare your best offering to present to the Lord this coming Sunday at church, and watch Him multiply back it to you.