Previously, I informed you that the PRAISES of the divine COVENANT agreement or relationship, you and I are in with GOD in Christ in this World belongs to GOD in the NAME of JESUS CHRIST and to Him alone. That it is scripturally and spiritually wrong and dangerous to take to yourself or give to others, the PRAISES (honours and glories) that is due Him in this World. Read write-up (6) of this series for more.
For today, I will be informing you of the PEOPLE of divine COVENANT to enlighten and encourage you to think, speak and LIVE a COVENANT mindset to VICTORY and to SUCCESS in Christ in this World.
The PEOPLE of divine COVENANT talks of:
1. Those who are the CALLED out from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Romans 8:29,30).
2. Those who are the CHOSEN from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Ephesians 1:3,4; Matthew 20:16).
3. Those who are the BORN-AGAIN from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (John 3:1-8; 1 Peter 1:22,23).
4. Those who are the JUSTIFIED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Romans 3:22-25; Titus 3:7).
5. Those who are the SANCTIFIED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Hebrews 2:9-11; Romans 15:16).
6. Those who are the RECREATED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Ephesians 2:5-10; EEphesians 4:21-32).
7. Those who are the REGENERATED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Titus 3:5,6).
8. Those who are the CONSECRATED from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Hebrews 10:19,20).
9. Those who are the RENEWED (of the Holy Spirit) from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Titus 3:4).
10. Those who are the SEALED (with the Holy Spirit) from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (2 Corinthians 1:21,22; Ephesians 1:13).
11. Those who are JOINED in ONENESS (with the Holy Spirit) from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (1 Corinthians 6:17).
12. Those who have made COVENANT from the World unto GOD by the SACRIFICE of JESUS CHRIST. (Psalm 50:5).
In the light of the above, the Bible says that the PEOPLE of divine COVENANT as a group or as the BODY of CHRIST in Christ in this World are:
1. A CHOSEN generation. (2 Peter 2:9).
What does this means?
It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually CHOSEN and translated from the OLD generation of ADAM (sin) to the NEW generation of JESUS CHRIST (righteousness). Halleluyah! (Romans 5:12-21; Colossians 1:13,14).
Therefore, the Bible reveals thus:
There is therefore NOW no CONDEMNATION to them who are in CHRIST JESUS, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For the law of the Spirit of LIFE in CHRIST JESUS has made us (you and I) FREE from the law of SIN and DEATH.
(Romans 8:1,2).
Do you get it?
2. A ROYAL priesthood. (2 Peter 2:9).
What does this mean?
It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually made a PRIEST in Christ to have free ACCESS to the throne of GOD or to come BOLDLY to the throne of GOD in Heaven spiritually. Halleluyah! (Revelation 5:9,10; Hebrews 10:12-23).
Therefore, the Bible reveals thus:
Seeing then that we have a great HIGH PRIEST, that is passed into the Heavens, JESUS the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. But was in ALL point TEMPTED like as we are, yet without SIN
Let us therefore come BOLDLY unto the THRONE of GRACE, that we may obtain MERCY and find GRACE to help in time of NEED. (Hebrews 4:16).
Take note, only PRIESTS can come freely and boldly to the throne of the gods or GOD. Yes!
3. An HOLY nation. (2 Peter 2:9).
What does this means?
It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually granted the CITIZENSHIP of Heaven (which comes with the benefit rights and access to the COVENANT of PROMISE of Abraham in Christ). That is, we no longer belonging to the CITIZENSHIP of Hell. Halleluyah! (Ephesians 2:1-10; Galatians 3:13,14).
Therefore, the Bible reveals thus:
That at that time you were WITHOUT Christ, being ALIENS (separated) from the COMMONWEALTH of Israel and STRANGERS from the COVENANTS of PROMISE, having no HOPE and without GOD in the World.
But NOW in CHRIST JESUS you who sometimes were FAR OFF are made NEAR by the Blood of Christ.
For He is our PEACE, who has made both one and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us.
Having ABOLISHED in His flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances. For to make in Himself of twain one NEW MAN, so making peace.
And that He might RECONCILE both and unto GOD in ONE body by the CROSS, having slain the enmity thereby.
And came and preached PEACE to you which were AFAR OFF (Gentiles, rest of the World) and to them there NEAR (Israelites).
For through Him (JESUS CHRIST) we both have ACCESS by ONE Spirit unto the Father.
NOW therefore you are NO more STRANGERS and FOREIGNERS, but FELLOW-CITIZENS with the SAINTS and of the household of GOD. (Ephesians 2:12-19).
4. A PECULIAR people. (2 Peter 2:9).
What does this means?
It means that ALL (including you and I) who have genuinely given their lives to Christ in this World has been spiritually separated from the PEOPLE of the World to be the PEOPLE of GOD, who is the rightful Creator and Owner of Heaven and Earth. Halleluyah! (Titus 2:11-14; John 15:16-25; John 17:14-17; Psalm 115).
Therefore, the Bible counsels thus:
Be not unequally (intimately) yoked together with UNBELIEVERS: for what fellowship has RIGHTEOUSNESS with UNRIGHTEOUSNESS? And what COMMUNION has light with DARKNESS?
And what concord (connection) has Christ with Belial (devil)? Or what part has He that BELIEVES with an INFIDEL (unbeliever)?
And what agreement has the TEMPLE OF GOD (you and I bodies) with IDOLS (demons)? For you and I are the TEMPLE of the LIVING GOD; as God has said, I will DWELL in them and WALK in them and I will be their GOD and they shall be My PEOPLE.
Wherefore COME OUT from among them and be you SEPARATED, Says the Lord and touch not the unclean thing and I will receive you.
And will be a FATHER unto you and you shall be My Sons and Daughters, says the Lord Almighty. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).
WHY are we called out of the World to be the PECULIAR (special and unique) PEOPLE of GOD (of divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World?
That WE (you and I) should SHOW FORTH the PRAISES of Him (God) who has CALLED US (you and I) out of darkness (in the World) into His marvelous light (in the Kingdom of God).
Which in time past were not a PEOPLE of GOD. Which had not obtained MERCY, but NOW have obtained MERCY.
(1 Peter 2:9,10; Colossians 1:12-14).
Do you get it?
HOW are we (you and I) to think, speak and live as PECULIAR (special and unique) PEOPLE of GOD (of divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World?
JESUS CHRIST reveals that you and I are
1. The SALTS of the EARTH in HIM. (Matthew 5:13).
How?
By the manifestation or demonstration of the CHARACTER (fruit) of the (Holy) SPIRIT through us, which amongst others are: 1. Love 2. Joy 3. Peace 4. Longsuffering 5. Gentleness 6. Goodness 7. Faith 8. Meekness 9. Temperance (self-control). (Galatians 5:16-26).
2. The LIGHTS of the WORLD in HIM. (Matthews 5:14-16).
How?
By the manifestation or demonstration of the COMPETENT (gift) of the (Holy) SPIRIT through us, which amongst others are: 1. Word of Wisdom 2. Word of Knowledge 3. Faith 4. Healing 5. Miracles 6. Prophecy 7. Discerning of spirits 8. Divers kinds of Tongues 9. Interpretation of Tongues. (1 Corinthians 12; 1 Corinthians 2; Romans 12; Acts 1, 2 & 3).
JESUS CHRIST reveals that as you and I manifest or demonstrate the COMPETENT (gift) of the (Holy) SPIRIT as good (spiritual) works, men will see and glorify our Father in Heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16).
JESUS CHRIST manifested or demonstrated His Light in World as good (spiritual) works of healing the sick, casting out devils, feeding the poor and hungry, raising the dead, revealing truth, prophesying the future, discerning people's problems and preferring solutions amongst others.
(John 9:4,5; John 5:1-20; Acts 10:38; 1 John 4:17).
We too are expected as the PECULIAR PEOPLE of GOD to do the same GREAT and GOOD (spiritual) that Jesus Christ did and even do GREATER. (John 14:12-15).
Now, very importantly, is to keep the UNITY of the BODY of CHRIST as ONE entity, as ONE brotherhood and ONE household of GOD in Christ in this World.
The Bible reveals that we ALL in Christ in this World are FELLOW-CITIZENS with the SAINTS and of the HOUSEHOLD of GOD built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, JESUS CHRIST Himself being the Chief Corner Stone.
(Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Corinthians 3:6-15).
Therefore, JESUS CHRIST says that:
...Every kingdom DIVIDED against itself is brought to DESOLATION. And every city or house DIVIDED against itself shall not STAND.
He that is NOT with Me is AGAINST Me. And he that GATHER NOT with Me SCATTERS abroad (including those who are knowingly or unknowingly joining hand with Satan to cause DISCRIMINATION and DISUNITY within the Household of God or Body of Christ in this World). (Matthew 12:25; 30).
Apostle Paul counsels that though GOD can connect us to worship, fellowship and rendered services in a particular man's or woman's MINISTRY, we do not belong to them in the real sense of it. That nobody died for you and I except JESUS CHRIST. Therefore, WE belong to CHRIST only, who died for us and Christ belong to GOD. Halleluyah!
(1 Corinthians 3).
Therefore, He counsels further thus:
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech (beg) you that you WALK WORTHY of the vocation wherewith you are called,
With all lowliness (humility) and meekness, with longsuffering, forebearing one another in LOVE.
ENDEAVOURING (making sure) to KEEP the UNITY of the SPIRIT in the bond of PEACE.
There is ONE Body and ONE Spirit, even as you are called in ONE Hope of you calling.
ONE Lord, ONE Faith, ONE Baptism,
ONE God and Father of ALL, who is above ALL and in you ALL.
But unto EVERY ONE of US is given GRACE according to the measure of the GIFT of Christ.... (Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 12; Romans 12).
It will surprise you to know that the GREATEST enemy to the BODY of CHRIST (peculiar people of God) making the expected EXPLOIT (positive impact) we are meant to make in Christ in this World is not the DEVIL per se, but is our LACK of LOVE for one another and LACK of UNITY (not LEVERAGING) on one another gift, grace and glory in Christ in this World. Yes, it is!
That is, foolishly and selfishly allowing denominational and doctrinal DISCRIMINATION and DISUNITY within the BODY (of CHRIST) to limit and defeat US as a divine Chosen generation, Royal Priesthood, Holy nation and Peculiar people in Christ in this World, who are to boldly and proudly SHOW forth divine LIGHT to the World . What a shame! What a Waste of divine precious TIME and priceless RESOURCES in Christ in this World. So sad!
So, each of us as individuals and as denomination has a holy DUTY and RESPONSIBILITY to keep the PEOPLE of GOD (that is, the Body of Christ) ONE in the UNITY of the SPIRIT in the bond of PEACE Yes, it is our individual, denominational and collective responsibility.
We are commanded to LOVE the BROTHERHOOD of GOD. Not to HATE it for any good or bad reason or reasons! Not to DIVIDE it for any good or bad reason or reasons! (1 Peter 2:17).
Now, if I may humbly ask you as I am asking myself too:
Do you genuinely LOVE the PEOPLE of GOD in Christ in this World. (1 Thessalonians 4:9).
Do you consciously and consistently think, speak and LIVE like a PECULIAR PERSON of GOD (of the divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World? (Philippians 4:8,9).
Do you sincerely have COMPASSION for the PEOPLE of the world to make a DIFFERENCE (that is, to taste as divine SALT and to shine as divine LIGHT) in their lives and affairs as a PECULIAR PERSON of GOD (of the divine COVENANT of PROMISE) in Christ in this World? (Jude 1:22; Mark 12:28-31).
Think about it!
Welcome to a week of GRACE and GLORY in Jesus name!
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger
(Author & Speaker)
Phone/Whatsapp: +234 802 827 8092
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