Scripture: Romans 8 v 10 - 11: "And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by His Spirit that dwelleth in you."The stresses and cares of this world weigh us down with worry and fear for the unpredictable direction of governments, economy, climate, career, education, image, status, health, fame and crime. Would it surprise you to know that every one of these factors is affected by sin or righteousness?
The people who have submitted their all to Jesus and committed their lives to following the teachings of the Holy Bible are able to live a life without fear, care, stress and worry. We know in our hearts the peace of the Lord that passes all understanding. In the midst of chaos we have peace of heart and mind because the Prince of Peace is alive in our hearts.
The Holy Spirit Who raised Jesus from death to life, also raised the prophets, kings and men of renown who believed in His coming, to life at the same time.
Matthew 27 v 50-54: "Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,
53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God."
They were visible, recognisable and walking around in Jerusalem at the same time that Mary Magdalene saw Jesus alive in the Garden after His resurrection. Jesus said to her, Don't touch Me, Mary, for I have not yet ascended to My Father.
Jesus made a quick trip to Heaven to bring home the souls of the men of renown, who had now been released from a compartment of Hell called Abraham's Bosom, or Paradise.
Ephesians 4 v 8 - 10: "Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)"
That same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in you if you are born again. The power He can release within you should rejuvenate every cell in your body constantly. If you have faith, boldness and courage, there is nothing you cannot do. The gifts that He gave to men, which are powerful to this day, and last till Jesus comes again, are found in 1 Corinthians 12.
The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth is in you to bring you LIFE. Spiritually, mentally, physically you should feel alive. Do you possess the mind of Christ? What are you using it for? He wants the very best, sin-free life that rejoices in His presence, for you.
Moses at 80 and 120 years old was still full of vigour and strength. The Holy Spirit strengthened him to lead the Israelites to the Promised Land. Samson knew extraordinary strength because of his faith. King David slew many thousands of Philistines who wanted to bring their pagan influence on Israel. Today they are called Palestinians, who live in Gaza, determined to destroy Israel.
We need to have revival in this land to overthrow evil and bring the people back to a Godly lifestyle. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit will kill off sin and corruption and death and bring life to us. It will revive us from compromise and lethargy.
The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us to protect us, feed us with manna, give us water from the Rock, heal our diseases, deliver us from demons and the consequences of sin if we repent. In Revelations it speaks of an exact number of people who will be martyred for faith in Jesus.
But whether we live or die Jesus is always with us. His life is in us. He is the way, the truth and the life. Heaven, Father God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit equal an absence of eternal death, fear, sin, sickness, poverty, ignorance, worry and loss. So come out of dead religion, dead churches, dead traditions, dead lifestyles, dead habits, and walk in newness of life with Jesus.
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, who came to give us abundant life. When He is alive in us we can do everything He did and more. All it takes is faith, belief and courage to overcome reluctance and doubt.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for my life! My health! My blessings! Your faithful keeping of promises! Your LOVE for me! The JOY You strengthen me with! The excitement to serve You and be Your friend! I pray this LIFE for everyone on this planet. Let Your Holy Spirit flow everywhere and touch everyone that they may know You and worship You in Spirit and in Truth! In Jesus' name. Amen.