2023: A Year to Receive Him and to Walk in Him
By Evangelist Aisha Namuli
Colossians 2:6 (NKJV)
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
As a leader of the ministry, each year the Lord Jesus Christ places on my heart, a word of season that is specifically, and purposefully given to believers, who are the sons of God the Father. Furthermore, the theme of the year enables believers to remain stable, and aligned to the instructions, direction, and guidance of the Holy Spirit. This in part, the theme of the year enables believers to focus on the fulfillment of the will of God the Father through His Son Jesus Christ in their lives for that very year.
The year 2023, what the Lord Jesus Christ has placed on my heart involves receiving Him, and walking in Him. When we take a close look at the primary scripture, we realize as believers, we are given an instruction in this season. Any given instruction from the Lord Jesus Christ plays a vital role in the times we live in.
The year 2023, what the Lord Jesus Christ has placed on my heart involves receiving Him, and walking in Him. When we take a close look at the primary scripture, we realize as believers, we are given an instruction in this season. Any given instruction from the Lord Jesus Christ plays a vital role in the times we live in.
Proverbs 8:33 (NKJV)
Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it
Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it
To fully understand, the in-depth of this scripture, by the help of the Holy Spirit, let me explain each section, so we partake of a deeper revelation of what our Heavenly Father wants us to divinely perceive in year 2023.
Beloved, 2023 is a year that is coming with blessings, for those who remain connected to the True Vine. Who is the True Vine? Jesus Christ is our True Vine. In the book of John 15, Jesus Christ said these very words that carry a greater weight, and profound message to the times, we are currently living.
Beloved, 2023 is a year that is coming with blessings, for those who remain connected to the True Vine. Who is the True Vine? Jesus Christ is our True Vine. In the book of John 15, Jesus Christ said these very words that carry a greater weight, and profound message to the times, we are currently living.
John 15: 4-5 (NKJV)
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Beloved, we are very blessed in such unprecedented times. This statement sounds like an oxymoron. Believers are connected to the True Vine given the current economic, political, social, and environmental challenges in the world. This statement gives instruction, as believers, to also remain identified as branches. As believers, our conscious and faith should be centred and emanated from our Lord Jesus Christ. A question remains, how can we as believers receive from the True Vine in all aspects of life? By remaining connected to the True Vine and daily partaking of His true nature.
Jesus Christ’s true nature remains embedded in the riches of the glory of inheritances such as; divine righteousness, redemption, salvation, wisdom from above, likeness of His death and resurrection, His precious faith, grace and peace multiplied in our daily lives, revelation in His knowledge to understand God the Father, divine power to attain life and godliness, and great and precious promises.
The enemy has lied to believers with all sorts of fear about what is happening around the world. This is why hearing the word of God, reading the word of God, and meditating on the word of God remains imperative for every believer in current uncertain times. Depending on the word of God will further enable believers daily receive the promises written for them. The promises written in scriptures, were initially God inspired, and written to edify believers to life a righteous and victorious in the midst of turmoil.
Jesus Christ’s true nature remains embedded in the riches of the glory of inheritances such as; divine righteousness, redemption, salvation, wisdom from above, likeness of His death and resurrection, His precious faith, grace and peace multiplied in our daily lives, revelation in His knowledge to understand God the Father, divine power to attain life and godliness, and great and precious promises.
The enemy has lied to believers with all sorts of fear about what is happening around the world. This is why hearing the word of God, reading the word of God, and meditating on the word of God remains imperative for every believer in current uncertain times. Depending on the word of God will further enable believers daily receive the promises written for them. The promises written in scriptures, were initially God inspired, and written to edify believers to life a righteous and victorious in the midst of turmoil.
Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
For a believer, to receive these promises, one must let Jesus Christ be the ultimate center of their life. He must take His rightful place in our life. As believers, we must allow Him to do in us, the will of God the Father.
John 7:17 (NKJV)
If anyone wills to do is will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether l speak on My own authority.
If anyone wills to do is will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether l speak on My own authority.
John 6:29 (NKJV)
Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.
Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.
We must allow the Holy Spirit to direct, lead, and instruct us into a life that is centered and rooted in Jesus Christ. A believer, whose life is centered on Jesus Christ all things in their life manifests a fruitful life not because of their ability. But, rather because of the Holy One who gives the fountain of life and blessings, dwells in them, and continuously supplies them exceeding and abundant life.
Psalm 36:9 (NKJV)
For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
Back to the scripture, Colossians 2:6. We see rather an important preposition which will help us understand deeper. Any person, this l state with so much emphasis; any person who receives Jesus Christ as their True Vine, will need to walk (IN) Him. There is a reason, l profoundly emphasize the preposition (IN) as stated in the primary scripture. In part, a believer cannot remain the same again in life when they are (IN) Jesus Christ. One cannot abide in Jesus Christ in (His true righteousness, and His true holiness), and remain living in the old man or sinful nature which He died to redeem them. It’s rather impossible, child of God to remain the same, when you receive Jesus Christ, and truly walk in Him through the help of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” The preposition (IN) carries a weightiness to our identity. As believers, our identity consists of everything that is in Jesus Christ.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” The preposition (IN) carries a weightiness to our identity. As believers, our identity consists of everything that is in Jesus Christ.
l believe, today the greatest challenge the church faces involves the challenge of “a believer not divinely understanding Jesus Christ’s identity and nature, how His entire identity and nature defines who a believer is in this fallen world, and how Jesus Christ’s identity and nature contributes to one’s daily operations.” As believers, we should not only see Jesus Christ, as we want to see Him. Or we should not see Him, how we need to see Him. Sometimes, we want and need to see Him as the Healer, the Provider, the Redeemer, and the Loving. However, the objection to this perception clouds our full spiritual understanding of who He is as a whole. Because each day if He becomes one purpose to you, then as a believer, you might not see Him in His fullness of glory. Jesus Christ should remain the ultimate Lord and Savior of a believer’s life because in Him all things consist yesterday, today, and forever.
Colossians 1:16-17 (NKJV)
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
As believers, not fully understanding by revelation the weightiness of the price, Jesus Christ paid through His death and resurrection, hinders one to know their identity in Jesus Chris, and also to know how to fully walk in the likeness of His death and resurrection. Going back to the scripture in Colossians 2:6 (NKJV) first, let’s unpack this scripture. l will expound on this very scripture, as we proceed. There are two sections of this scripture to fully understand.
Colossians 2:6 (NKJV)
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
1. Receive Jesus Christ
Colossians 2:6 alludes to a believer’s identity. The section of this scripture represents a directive statement written to those who have an attachment to the True Vine. The Tre Vine is the Son of God, Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior sent by His Father to fulfill the redemptive plan. In simplicity, the meaning of “receive” in this scripture involves “presented with”. In other words, this scripture means Jesus Christ was presented to a believer. Remember, before every believer was born again, as unbelievers they carried a different identity which involved an identity of a sinner.
Colossians 2:6 alludes to a believer’s identity. The section of this scripture represents a directive statement written to those who have an attachment to the True Vine. The Tre Vine is the Son of God, Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior sent by His Father to fulfill the redemptive plan. In simplicity, the meaning of “receive” in this scripture involves “presented with”. In other words, this scripture means Jesus Christ was presented to a believer. Remember, before every believer was born again, as unbelievers they carried a different identity which involved an identity of a sinner.
John 3:16 (NKJV)
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
For every born-again believer, when they accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, this very spiritual act means they have crossed from death to eternal life. Death in this context means a life of darkness. Darkness means the defeated life which includes; sickness, poverty, debt, distractions and confusions, stress, and anything that steals and destroys a fruitful life that comes from the Heavenly Father.
John 5:24 (NKJV)
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
Jesus Christ was delivered on the cross for the sinner’s violations toward the will of God the Father. On the third day, He became resurrected from the dead for the purpose of justifying sinners. As a result, man who was a sinner, divinely in exchange became righteous in the eyes of God the Father because Jesus Christ became the propitiation of man’s sin. Jesus Christ being the propitiation of sin means He became the divine offering gift given by God the Father to avert the wrath of God the Father toward the sinner. The following scriptures clarify the important point stated;
1 John 2:2 (NKJV)
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
Roman 3:24-26 (NKJV)
being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26 to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
The word righteous means being declared justified. So, this means while we were still sinners, Jesus Christ died for us on the cross, and through His price He paid as a divine sacrifice in exchange, we received the gift of His true righteousness, salvation, redemption, sanctification, holiness, reconciliation to God the Father, and the nature of God the Father.
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV)
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
This scripture means our old nature and old man as the Bible refers to that life we lived before receiving Jesus Christ was divinely placed on Jesus Christ’s body. In return, you and l received, Jesus Christ’s nature which is the same kind of our Heavenly Father the true righteousness and holiness through His Son Jesus Christ.
Under the grace covenant, which is the new covenant, our promises of the land full of milk and honey is on Mount Zion where Jesus Christ died on the cross. At the cross, He gave us all that we need to inherit eternal promises, as sons of God the Father. He also gave us reconciliation with God the Father, we who did not deserve the mercies of God the Father. Remember, in Exodus 33, much as the children of Israel were stiff necked as the scripture terms it, He showed them grace by instructing Moses to take them to a land of milk and honey.
Ephesians 4:23-24 (NKJV)
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. 24 And that put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Romans 6:4-6 (NKJV)
Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. 24 And that put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Romans 6:4-6 (NKJV)
Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
In the newness of life, that was offered to us through the grace of God by faith, enabled us, as believers, became new creations. As new creations, we not carrying about the life of the old life which involved a life of the flesh, worldly lusts, and unrighteous. But, rather we carry the life that is spirit-filled, and spirit-led by the grace of God through the help of the Holy Spirit. The following scriptures expound the truth about the statements presented.
2 Corinthians 4:10 (NKJV)
always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Romans 8:1-4 (NKJV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh
Ephesians 4:23-24 (NKJV)
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
Romans 8:1-4 (NKJV)
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh
Ephesians 4:23-24 (NKJV)
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
As a new creation, you have a divine privilege to partake of every promise, and inheritance that was a result of the gift of redemption. Everything, we attain in life as believers, comes from Jesus Christ. He is the True Vine, God the Father is the Vine Dresser, and believers are branches. A very vital point to note, branches do not bring anything into existence on their own. Branches only exhibit fruition attached to the vine. Jesus Christ said these powerful words in the book of John.
1 Corinthians 1:30 (NKJV)
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
Romans 8:17 (NKJV)
and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
John 17:22 (NKJV)
And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one.
Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV)
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
Beloved, what we carry in us remains greater than what we comprehend in the natural perspective. Everything in your life whether power, authority, grace, favor, peace, rest, increase in all areas of your life, as a son of God, you partake of the very thing Jesus Christ carried in Him. You have eternal light which overcomes all forms of darkness and death.
Psalm 36:9 (NKJV)
For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
John 1:4-5 (NKJV)
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.
Romans 8:17 (NKJV)
and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
John 17:22 (NKJV)
And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one.
Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV)
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace
Beloved, what we carry in us remains greater than what we comprehend in the natural perspective. Everything in your life whether power, authority, grace, favor, peace, rest, increase in all areas of your life, as a son of God, you partake of the very thing Jesus Christ carried in Him. You have eternal light which overcomes all forms of darkness and death.
Psalm 36:9 (NKJV)
For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
John 1:4-5 (NKJV)
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
Which brings us to the second section of our primary scripture in Colossian 2:6;
2. Walk in Him
As believers, sometimes we have a misconception about walking in the likeness of Jesus Christ. We sometimes have erroneous belief that everything in our life must come with ease. Also, we think to walk with Jesus Christ is to have a well-structured, and perfect life. But, the truth to these statements remains far from the opposite. Let’s first understand, what it is not to “walk in Him”? Walking in Jesus Christ does not mean a life of popularity, fame, and wealth. The things we strive to acquire in the world to demonstrate the blessing from God the Father. So, the question remains, what is walking in Jesus Christ?
As believers, sometimes we have a misconception about walking in the likeness of Jesus Christ. We sometimes have erroneous belief that everything in our life must come with ease. Also, we think to walk with Jesus Christ is to have a well-structured, and perfect life. But, the truth to these statements remains far from the opposite. Let’s first understand, what it is not to “walk in Him”? Walking in Jesus Christ does not mean a life of popularity, fame, and wealth. The things we strive to acquire in the world to demonstrate the blessing from God the Father. So, the question remains, what is walking in Jesus Christ?
a) What is walking in the dying of the Lord of Jesus Christ?
In simplicity, it means to walk in the likeness of Him. Walking in His likeness means; as a believer, every day you know Him more deeply and intimately in a relational manner. Mainly through the power of His death and resurrection. The following scriptures elaborate more on this;
In simplicity, it means to walk in the likeness of Him. Walking in His likeness means; as a believer, every day you know Him more deeply and intimately in a relational manner. Mainly through the power of His death and resurrection. The following scriptures elaborate more on this;
Colossians 3:3 (NKJV)
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
2 Corinthians 4:10 (NKJV)
always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
2 Corinthians 4:10 (NKJV)
always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
Also, walking in the dying life of Jesus Christ means a believer’s spirit conforms to the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ, a believer’s character emulates Jesus Christ’s character, and a believer abides in the nature of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ in Himself abides in the believer and both become one spirit to glorify our Heavenly Father daily.
1 Corinthians 6:17 (NKJV)
But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.
Philippians 3:10 (NKJV)
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.
Romans 8:17 (NKJV)
and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.
Philippians 3:10 (NKJV)
that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.
Romans 8:17 (NKJV)
and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
b) What is walking in the resurrection life?
Resurrection life is how a believer walks in the eternal light and the life of the glory of Jesus Christ. Scripturally, for one to walk in Jesus Christ, one needs to walk in the divine light. This is how the scriptures give us a detailed meaning of divine light; Biblically, what is light?
Light is the personification of Jesus Christ. This statement means light is the attribution of the personal nature of our Lord Jesus Christ. As believers, we attain the nature of Jesus Christ in His light and glory. Today, as believers, we are not walking in darkness just as we walked when we were sinners. As believers, under the new covenant, we are sons of God the Father, and now we walk in light because Jesus Christ is the light of the glory of God the Father in Himself. As believers, our personification in Jesus Christ involves us being identified as sons of light. The following scriptures assert;
Resurrection life is how a believer walks in the eternal light and the life of the glory of Jesus Christ. Scripturally, for one to walk in Jesus Christ, one needs to walk in the divine light. This is how the scriptures give us a detailed meaning of divine light; Biblically, what is light?
Light is the personification of Jesus Christ. This statement means light is the attribution of the personal nature of our Lord Jesus Christ. As believers, we attain the nature of Jesus Christ in His light and glory. Today, as believers, we are not walking in darkness just as we walked when we were sinners. As believers, under the new covenant, we are sons of God the Father, and now we walk in light because Jesus Christ is the light of the glory of God the Father in Himself. As believers, our personification in Jesus Christ involves us being identified as sons of light. The following scriptures assert;
John 12:35-36 (NKJV)
Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them.
John 1:4-5 (NKJV)
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
John 8:12 (NKJV)
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.
John 12:46 (NKJV)
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
John 3:19 (NKJV)
And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 1:9 (NKJV)
That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
1 John 2:8 (NKJV)
Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them.
John 1:4-5 (NKJV)
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
John 8:12 (NKJV)
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.
John 12:46 (NKJV)
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
John 3:19 (NKJV)
And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 1:9 (NKJV)
That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
1 John 2:8 (NKJV)
Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
Light is also the gospel of the glory of God the Father in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6 (NKJV)
For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
The gospel is the knowledge of the glory of God the Father. How can we know His magnificent expression of Him as our Heavenly Father, if we can’t see Him in His Word? The purpose of the Word of God is to reveal His Son Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of His redemptive plan on earth. The following scriptures elaborate more on these scriptures;
Acts 26:23 (NKJV)
that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.
2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV)
whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
Matthew 17:2 (NKJV)
and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
1 John 1:7 (NKJV)
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Acts 22:9 (NKJV)
And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me.
that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.
2 Corinthians 4:4 (NKJV)
whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
Matthew 17:2 (NKJV)
and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
1 John 1:7 (NKJV)
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
Acts 22:9 (NKJV)
And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me.
Light is the manifestation of the shekinah glory in the perfection of the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Shekinah glory is a visible manifestation of God the Father on earth, whose presence is portrayed through a natural occurrence. This is a Hebrew word meaning “He caused to dwell” referring to the divine presence and glory of God the Father. Jesus Christ was the visible manifestation of God the Father on earth.
John 1:14 (NKJV)
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Jesus Christ was the word and came in flesh and dwelt among us (us here means we the people who were in the natural). His word dwelling in our midst like today supplies the visible manifestation of the exceeding power of God the Father. This is because as believers once this word of God is spoken to you, you receive the word of God by faith, you behold that very word of God spoken to you, His glory shines upon you, and manifests in all aspects of your life.
Let’s go back to
Let’s go back to
Colossians 2:6 (NKJV)
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
If we are truly in the light of Jesus Christ, the light will shine brighter in our everyday lives. This statement means each day of your life, beloved, you walk with no sin, and spot on you as a believer. You are a son of light through our Lord Jesus Christ.
We are not only receiving His resurrection life that took away judgement and death in our lives. But, we further are receiving a life that is full of grace, and power to manifest the promises of God the Father in our lives. This is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ right here!
We are not only receiving His resurrection life that took away judgement and death in our lives. But, we further are receiving a life that is full of grace, and power to manifest the promises of God the Father in our lives. This is the essence of the gospel of Jesus Christ right here!
Romans 6:4-6 (NKJV)
Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
Therefore, we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin.
As believers, in the new covenant receive the gift of salvation through grace by faith, they walk in the divine nature which manifests the gift of righteousness, and true holiness. These gifts emanate from Jesus Christ’s nature.
Ephesians 4:24 (NKJV)
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
If you notice, the scriptures in Romans 6:4 says, “were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
Beloved, this new life we walk as believers, and the life we live in daily is the manifestation, if l may use lay-terms of what happened after the cross (effect or outcome). At the cross, there was a divine exchange where all our sins, old nature, and old man filled with worldly lusts, desires, carnality, and flesh were placed on Jesus Christ’s body.
Therefore, as Jesus Christ is, and as God the Father sees Him, so does He see us as believers in His likeness. Under the new covenant, beloved you received this gift of divine exchange by revelation. You will be a victorious believer because you know where your identity is rooted and established.
Today, the world has a system that is distorted. Many people are walking with the trends, and styles of this world. But, do you know where these unending life styles derive? So, to answer question one needs to go back to the truth which is the word of God.
Beloved, walk as the word of God instructs you, teaches you, and directs you as a believer, so that you see the divine results in all aspects of your life. Just as God the Father intended for you to walk before creation and experience His goodness on earth. .
Beloved, this new life we walk as believers, and the life we live in daily is the manifestation, if l may use lay-terms of what happened after the cross (effect or outcome). At the cross, there was a divine exchange where all our sins, old nature, and old man filled with worldly lusts, desires, carnality, and flesh were placed on Jesus Christ’s body.
Therefore, as Jesus Christ is, and as God the Father sees Him, so does He see us as believers in His likeness. Under the new covenant, beloved you received this gift of divine exchange by revelation. You will be a victorious believer because you know where your identity is rooted and established.
Today, the world has a system that is distorted. Many people are walking with the trends, and styles of this world. But, do you know where these unending life styles derive? So, to answer question one needs to go back to the truth which is the word of God.
Beloved, walk as the word of God instructs you, teaches you, and directs you as a believer, so that you see the divine results in all aspects of your life. Just as God the Father intended for you to walk before creation and experience His goodness on earth. .