“So now the case is closed. There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One.” Romans 8:1 TPT
Condemnation always keeps you from enjoying His constant love. Condemnation always keeps you from experiencing the benefits of His peace found in believing your complete innocence IN Christ.
The evidence of your innocence is Jesus. The gospel is the scandalous good news of what God did right in His Son’s death, burial and resurrection by putting you in perfect standing and unbreakable union with Him. Jesus was condemned in your place.
“The Lord says this to you: Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15 AMPC
No matter what you are up against…whether it be an emotional, spiritual or physical enemy. Whether it’s a relationship, your health, finances or maybe there’s just a battle going on in your mind…
Stand boldly in your Father’s presence, cry out to Him in your distress and hear your Savior say to you, “My beloved, do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but Mine. Where I AM, there you are. So see it as a finished work and Rest!”
“For…all things were created and exist through Him [that is, by His activity] and for Him.” Colossians 1:16 AMP
“Life from the Center is a life of unhurried peace and power. It is simple. It is serene. It is amazing. It is triumphant. It is radiant. It takes no time, but it occupies all our time. And it makes our life programs new and overcoming. We need not get frantic. He is at the helm. And when our little day is done we lie down quietly in peace, for all is well.” -Thomas Kelly
This is one of my (many) favorite quotes. Life from The Center simply put is living life from the Presence of Jesus. Unhurried; without frantic busyness, frenzied days, panic or the need to have control.
We can truly become an overly busy people. Our natural propensity is towards “doing” because it’s within our flesh the law rages on seeking still to get us to do or perform for God in an exhausting effort to please Him.
We still think that somehow DO=God loving us. It’s a hellish state to live from. (He loves because it’s Who He Is). There’s a better Way.
”See these keys in My hand? They open and lock Death’s doors, they open and lock Hell’s gates.” Revelation 1:18 msg
The keys of authority over every form of death that kept you down, that tries to keep you down, were gifted to the prince of lies by the first Adam (man) in the first garden.
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But while in the garden tomb, The Second Adam, (The Son of Man) took back the keys of the dominion of the realm of death and hell.
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By entering into death Himself, Jesus annihilated the effects of the accuser who once held that power (Hebrews 2:14).
“So, go ahead—let everyone know it! Tell the world how he broke through and delivered you from the power of darkness…He has set us free to be his very own! Let everyone give all their praise and thanks to the Lord! Here’s why—he’s better than anyone could ever imagine!” Psalms 107:1-3 TPT
Thank you Father for giving up Your Son for me this day more than 2,000 years ago. What You must have suffered watching Him suffer.
Thank you Father, for You planned for Him to be slain before You laid the world’s foundation.
You knew what man would choose and still You chose us because you are Divine Love.
Right now there’s a shaking going on. But that shaking doesn’t have to make you tremble. Don’t let it take up residence in your heart because Christ, your Hope of Glory, has made His home there!
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 NLT
Guys, I get that we are dealing with a serious situation here and I’m not trying to make light of the hardships many are experiencing. But I have to be SERIOUSLY honest with you about the powerful health benefits of laughter!
“Therefore, since we have been justified [that is, acquitted of sin, declared blameless before God] by faith, [let us grasp the fact that] we have peace with God [and the joy of reconciliation with Him] through our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).” Romans 5:1 AMP
Every fear we have ultimately has to do with the fear of death. But until you have heard the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ and to the extent that you believe it and put your trust in Him, you will not be able to let His perfect love cast out that fear and root you in His peace.
“…But we have the mind of Christ.” I Corinthians 2:16
thought1/THôt/
noun
an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind
The above is the Oxford Dictionary definition for the noun “thought.” In the Greek, the verb to take thought is merimnaō,: to be anxious; troubled with cares.
Have you ever found yourself analyzing your thoughts and being disappointed with them…especially because we hear so much about renewing our mind?
No one cares more about your heart than the One who fashioned and formed it.
Jesus is most concerned with both your soul heart as well as your physical heart. And it breaks His heart when yours is anxious, hurt or heavy because He suffered so deeply so you could walk deeply in His peace and wholeness.
