It is that time of year again, when we reflect on the coming of Christ to earth – made flesh and dwelling among us (John 1:14).
There is a dimension of thought and strategy of the Wisdom of God to which the enemies of God (demons, powers of this age) have no access or understanding. This we understand from the context of the following scriptures:
• „no human mind has conceived the things that God has prepared“ ( 1 Corinthians 2:9 & Isaiah 64:4)
• “None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” ( 1 Corinthians 2:8)
• “And the Light shines in darkness, and the darkness comprehends it not.” (John 1:9)
But for those who have been born from above (John 3:3 & 3:7) these things have been revealed by His Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:10) – which dwells in us.
Realizing this, we must of course ask ourselves, how can we operate in this dimension – and as such live a life of continual victory against these powers!
Paul explains his apostolic mandate to us in Colossians 1:25-29 and so gives us the answer to this question:
In it I became a minister in accordance with the divine stewardship which was entrusted to me for you [as its object and for your benefit], to make the Word of God fully known [among you] -- The mystery of which was hidden for ages and generations [from angels and men], but is now revealed to His holy people (the saints), To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ within and among you, the Hope of [realizing the] glory.
Him we preach and proclaim, warning and admonishing everyone and instructing everyone in all wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God), that we may present every person mature (full-grown, fully initiated, complete, and perfect) in Christ (the Anointed One). For this I labor [unto weariness], striving with all the superhuman energy which He so mightily enkindles and works within me.
Paul says that God wanted the riches of the Glory to be brought to all nations that they may be able to take hold of, live out of and live according to this Glory. He says that he is totally committed to this Message (of Christ in us), because it is through this realization that men can become spiritually perfected. His commitment to this Message is enforced through the Power of God at work in him, testifying that the Lord also desires that men lay hold of this great revealed truth, which was previously hidden.
Paul further stresses in Romans 5 that “we have been reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved in his life”
The Greek Word translated save here is sozo (G4982) meaning to save, i.e. deliver or protect and used elsewhere in the KJV: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
So bringing this together, we understand that it is the Life of Christ in us that heals us, delivers us, protects us and makes us spiritual complete.
After many years being involved in the commonly called “deliverance ministry” I realized that it is possible to cast demons out of people, but as long as their soul remained in darkness, they were not really free. It is the entrance of the living Word of God that needs to be laid hold of by the person through their faith. This then brings forth the Light of the Glory of Christ (in them). If this light has started to shine, then they can be guided and protected by this Light and are no longer living in darkness.
As we deny the old self life that tries to define its identity in this world and turn to Christ to receive and become a habitation for His Life, we continue to remove the veil that has blinded us to the true purposes of God in our generation.
Let us commit in this time of reflection to use the situations that are provided us (e.g. through attacks by demon forces) to die to self (for we have been crucified with Christ - Galatians 2:20), so that we can allow the Life of Christ to be manifest in us and finally through us.
As we train our souls to submit in this way to the Lordship of Christ (in us) we attain to the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). Entering into the Dimension of the Mind of Christ, we enter into the Rest God has prepared for us where we rest from our works and allow the Power of God to work through us. (Hebrews 4:10). Amen! ?
Let us again welcome and celebrate the coming of Christ into our lives, saying:
“Lord establish your Lordship in us, let your Kingdom come, let you Will be done – Come Lord Jesus, come and be revealed through my Body – which is now your Body. I serve and worship you alone – I am yours and you are mine!” Amen
