It has been a while since I was
here and not for the best of reasons. Thank you Pastor Yinka for that video. It
helped me adjust my priorities. So, it is all about our minds today. It is now
a fact that even believers suffer from medically diagnosed mind related issues.
It really bothers me. If I seem a little worried, please bear with me
especially since science does not have a solution to these issues which they
only manage. It is time to return to The One who keeps our minds healthy and
heals troubled minds too. As I write, I have on my mind, blood washed and
tongue talking believers who have been delivered from the grip of death and are
now enjoying eternal life in Christ Jesus. A people whose minds ought to be given
to Jesus Christ and who enjoy the benefits of salvation. Since we are family,
we are compelled to tell ourselves truth so that anyone who perchance has been
trapped in their minds, may begin to enjoy the liberty that is in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 5: 1amp “It was for this freedom that Christ set us free
(completely liberating);therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject
again to a yoke of slavery (which you once removed.)
Salvation is much more than our spirit
man receiving life. Whilst it is true that our spirit which was dead is made to
live again by reason of our redemption, it is just the beginning of a lifelong
process that impacts on our lives after we are done on earth. Our spirit is
given life by The Spirit of God; that life then impacts our entire being
including even our mortal bodies and mind, making major changes to the way we
think. The decision to allow this kind of impact in our minds, is ours. It is
only to the extent that we are open to the Holy Spirit that He would move in
our lives, to change us. The plan of God is for Jesus Christ to take full
charge in and of us, so that He is Lord in our lives. As we know, we are
spirit, soul and body. The challenge we are often faced with is allowing the
Spirit of God take charge of our minds thereby establishing Jesus as Lord at
that level. Who or what ever possesses one’s mind is in control of the person
notwithstanding the state of the person’s spirit. I have found that in the
times that we are in, a lot of believers are very reluctant to allow the Spirit
of God possess their minds and for various reasons. Unfortunately, unless or until
that happens, the believer only received the power to become a son of God but
is not and as such, is unable to exercise the rights.
John 1: 12 “But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right
to become children of God.”
Romans 8: 14 “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the children
of God.”
Galatians 4: 1 “Think of it this way, if a father dies and leaves an
inheritance for his young children, those children are not much better off than
slaves until they grow up, even though they actually own everything their father
had.”
I wish it would be correct to say
that we struggle with Christ ruling in our minds by His Spirit for very good
reasons; but I have found that more often than not, it isn’t. It is often silly
reasons like our strong desire to be perceived a certain way. We want to be
considered “cool” by the world and yet we want to be believers. Carnality is
not godliness. The two run as parallel lines and anyone attempting to merge
them will only end up with a “situation”. God’s standard for greatness is not
set by the world and vice versa and as we all know, God’s standard is better
esteemed. As believers, we must open up our minds to the influence of God’s
word working with the Holy Spirit. It is not possible to sincerely spend time
with God whether in prayer or study of the Word and not be impacted by the
word. Anyone who does these things sincerely will never remain the same as long
as they are open to God. Indeed one of the things that would happen is strength
will be released in such persons that enable them eject ungodly thoughts and
ideas. Our “inner man” is as strengthened or weak as we allow. To strengthen
one’s mind with the word of God increases His presence in us and darkness has
no choice but to leave. It is always our decision and as often as we make
decisions that align with God, we have a ready helper who will helps us ensure
that we win.
Romans 8: 6 “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to
death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”
Ephesians 3: 16 – 17 “I pray that from his glorious unlimited resources
he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will
make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down
into God’s love and keep you strong.”
2 Timothy 1: 7 “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or
cowardice or fear, but (he has given us a spirit) of power and of love and of
sound judgment and personal discipline (abilities that result in a calm,
well-balanced mind and self-control.)”
Infact to deny Jesus ruler ship
at this level of our being, is to reject Him and it won’t be long before a
contrary spirit takes over. In truth, no matter how much we would like to lie
to ourselves, no one is in charge of their own life. It is either God or satan;
our best option is Jesus who is God. It is time to be deliberate about who we
hand over authority over our minds to. It is one thing to “give our lives to
Christ” and another to ensure that He is in charge of our minds. When Jesus is
in charge, His Spirit is in control and strengthens us from deep within. He doesn’t
make us timid and/or weak in our minds but He gives strength on the inside and
soundness of mind. It is impossible for any mind yielded to Him to be emotional
troubled. He doesn’t need help to heal a troubled mind; He is Himself, the
healer. If only we would yield to Him.
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