Topic: LET GOD MANIFEST THROUGH YOU
Bible Reading: Genesis 27,28; Matthew 8:18-34
“And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time” Matthew 8:29 (KJV)
The ultimate aim of every Christian is to be like Christ. Only when we get to that level will the essence of Christianity be fully seen around us. The real essence of Christianity is Christ in you manifesting and expressing Himself in, and through you.
When Jesus came across two people possessed with devils, who had been frightening the people of the area, they submitted themselves to him. Our memory verse captured their words this way, “art thou come hither to torment us before the time” Matthew 8:29b (KJV). Before Jesus came it was demons tormenting people. Now, demons are subject to Christ and His people.
Jesus sent us the same way the Father sent Him (John 17:18). And you must believe that “Ye are of God, …and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” 1 John 4:4 (KJV). So you must express the life, nature and character of Christ for that is who you are. You are far above devils.
Please note that the devil knows when you don’t know who you are. In Acts 19, certain sons of a Jewish priest attempted to cast a demon out of a man by the “name of Jesus whom Paul preaches.” And the demon replied, “… Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are ye?” Acts 19:15 (KJV). The seven persons were beaten up by the demon possessed man, naked and wounded.
You must have a personal relationship with Jesus, like Paul, such that when devils see you they see Jesus. And if you don’t, now is the time to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, for He desires to work in you and through you to save others who, among other things, are being tormented by demons.
Prayer: Father, thank You for setting me far above devils and all that this system has to offer.
Bro. Worthmore Aghanenu