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Our mind, will, and emotions are unreliable versus our spirit.  To the degree our mind has been renewed by The Word will determine our mind’s reliability in our walk.

When we pray in The Holy Spirit, we are fully reliable in our interactions with FATHER.  To the degree we are led by The Holy Spirit, determines the level of fruitfulness of our walk.  However if we defer to our mind, will, and/or emotions, we will expose ourselves to potential disqualification.

In general, society has departed from the righteous principles of The Word.  There is this passive acceptance of sin and an attitude of “anything goes”.  If we align ourselves with the world’s politically acceptable views, we will be disqualified as Sons and Daughters to completely fulfill our individual callings.  I am simply the messenger called to point out the Absolute Truth expressed by The Holy Spirit through The Word given to us from FATHER’S Divine Intent.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 1:

16 I refuse to be ashamed of sharing the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ! For I am thrilled to preach that everyone who believes is saved—the Jew first, and then people everywhere! 17 This gospel unveils a continual revelation of God’s righteousness—a perfect righteousness given to us when we believe. And it moves us from receiving life through faith, to the power of living by faith. This is what the Scripture means when it says:

“We are right with God through life-giving faith!”  TPT

The Gospel changed my life and delivered me from death and destruction.  FATHER has directed my path innumerable times and has spared me from certain loss thus no man can convince me of the veracity of another gospel for I am called to be a fruit inspector.  No other gospel has brought forth life to its followers.

No one has an excuse for their evil actions.  Paul continues:

18 For God in heaven unveils his holy anger breaking forth against every form of sin, both toward ungodliness that lives in hearts and evil actions. For the wickedness of humanity deliberately smothers the truth and keeps people from acknowledging the truth about God. 19 In reality, the truth of God is known instinctively, for God has embedded this knowledge inside every human heart. 20 Opposition to truth cannot be excused on the basis of ignorance, because from the creation of the world, the invisible qualities of God’s nature have been made visible, such as his eternal power and transcendence. He has made his wonderful attributes easily perceived, for seeing the visible makes us understand the invisible. So then, this leaves everyone without excuse.

I never cease to be amazed at the blindness of people who reject the Truth which is easily observed be simply looking toward a clear evening sky and contemplating the perfect design of the solar system.  One can also look into a microscope and view the complexity of cellular structure to observe the same perfect design at the other end of the spectrum.  Yes, there are simply no excuses!

21 Throughout human history the fingerprints of God were upon them, yet they refused to honor him as God or even be thankful for his kindness. Instead, they entertained corrupt and foolish thoughts about what God was like. This left them with nothing but misguided hearts, steeped in moral darkness. 22 Although claiming to be super-intelligent, they were in fact shallow fools. 23 For only a fool would trade the unfading splendor of the immortal God to worship the fading image of other humans, idols made to look like people, animals, birds, and even creeping reptiles!

24 This is why God lifted off his restraining hand and let them have full expression of their sinful and shameful desires. They were given over to moral depravity, dishonoring their bodies by sexual perversion among themselves— 25 all because they traded the truth of God for a lie. They worshiped and served the things God made rather than the God who made all things—glory and praises to him for eternity of eternities! Amen!

Isn’t this the environment we are observing today?  Rather than seeking FATHER on a corporate basis, men are guiding the population toward collapse and destruction.  The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life are well established in today’s society.  Many churches are preaching a “watered down” word and fellowshipping with unrighteousness.  Do you think FATHER’S Eyes are blinded to this situation?  Reread the warnings to the churches in Revelations.

26–27 For this reason God gave them over to their own disgraceful and vile passions. Enflamed with lust for one another, men and women ignored the natural order and exchanged normal sexual relations for homosexuality. Women engaged in lesbian conduct, and men committed shameful acts with men, receiving in themselves the due penalty for their deviation.

28 And because they thought it was worthless to embrace the true knowledge of God, God gave them over to a worthless mind-set, to break all rules of proper conduct. 29 Their sinful lives became full of every kind of evil, wicked schemes, greed, and cruelty. Their hearts overflowed with jealous cravings, and with conflict and strife, which drove them into hateful arguments and murder. They are deceitful liars full of hostility. They are gossips 30 who love to spread malicious slander. With inflated egos they hurl hateful insults at God, yet they are nothing more than arrogant boasters. They are rebels against their parents and totally immoral. 31 They are senseless, faithless, ruthless, heartless, and completely merciless. 32 Although they are fully aware of God’s laws and proper order, and knowing that those who do all of these things deserve to die, yet they still go headlong into darkness, encouraging others to do the same and applauding them when they do!  (The Passion Translation: TPT)

Should I rip out Romans chapter 1 from my Bible because it offends those who disagree with FATHER’S Word?  If so, I might as well start removing other passages as well.  If I gloss over such passages, then I myself am subject to disqualification.  Jesus did not minister in order to win a popularity contest.  He came to reveal FATHER to us.  He said “go and sin no more”.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians chapter 9:

24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.  NKJ

As Sons and Daughters, we must keep our minds and bodies in subjection to our spirit lest we become disqualified.  We must minister to the unrighteous but not take on their views and ways.  If we compromise The Word then we will be subject to disqualification and will not fulfill our individual callings.

Our mind, will, and emotions are unreliable versus our spirit.  To the degree our mind has been renewed by The Word will determine our mind’s reliability in our walk.

When we pray in The Holy Spirit, we are fully reliable in our interactions with FATHER.  To the degree we are led by The Holy Spirit, determines the level of fruitfulness of our walk.  However if we defer to our mind, will, and/or emotions, we will expose ourselves to potential disqualification.

In general, society has departed from the righteous principles of The Word.  There is this passive acceptance of sin and an attitude of “anything goes”.  If we align ourselves with the world’s politically acceptable views, we will be disqualified as Sons and Daughters to completely fulfill our individual callings.  I am simply the messenger called to point out the Absolute Truth expressed by The Holy Spirit through The Word given to us from FATHER’S Divine Intent.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 1:

16 I refuse to be ashamed of sharing the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ! For I am thrilled to preach that everyone who believes is saved—the Jew first, and then people everywhere! 17 This gospel unveils a continual revelation of God’s righteousness—a perfect righteousness given to us when we believe. And it moves us from receiving life through faith, to the power of living by faith. This is what the Scripture means when it says:

“We are right with God through life-giving faith!”  TPT

The Gospel changed my life and delivered me from death and destruction.  FATHER has directed my path innumerable times and has spared me from certain loss thus no man can convince me of the veracity of another gospel for I am called to be a fruit inspector.  No other gospel has brought forth life to its followers.

No one has an excuse for their evil actions.  Paul continues:

18 For God in heaven unveils his holy anger breaking forth against every form of sin, both toward ungodliness that lives in hearts and evil actions. For the wickedness of humanity deliberately smothers the truth and keeps people from acknowledging the truth about God. 19 In reality, the truth of God is known instinctively, for God has embedded this knowledge inside every human heart. 20 Opposition to truth cannot be excused on the basis of ignorance, because from the creation of the world, the invisible qualities of God’s nature have been made visible, such as his eternal power and transcendence. He has made his wonderful attributes easily perceived, for seeing the visible makes us understand the invisible. So then, this leaves everyone without excuse.

I never cease to be amazed at the blindness of people who reject the Truth which is easily observed be simply looking toward a clear evening sky and contemplating the perfect design of the solar system.  One can also look into a microscope and view the complexity of cellular structure to observe the same perfect design at the other end of the spectrum.  Yes, there are simply no excuses!

21 Throughout human history the fingerprints of God were upon them, yet they refused to honor him as God or even be thankful for his kindness. Instead, they entertained corrupt and foolish thoughts about what God was like. This left them with nothing but misguided hearts, steeped in moral darkness. 22 Although claiming to be super-intelligent, they were in fact shallow fools. 23 For only a fool would trade the unfading splendor of the immortal God to worship the fading image of other humans, idols made to look like people, animals, birds, and even creeping reptiles!

24 This is why God lifted off his restraining hand and let them have full expression of their sinful and shameful desires. They were given over to moral depravity, dishonoring their bodies by sexual perversion among themselves— 25 all because they traded the truth of God for a lie. They worshiped and served the things God made rather than the God who made all things—glory and praises to him for eternity of eternities! Amen!

Isn’t this the environment we are observing today?  Rather than seeking FATHER on a corporate basis, men are guiding the population toward collapse and destruction.  The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life are well established in today’s society.  Many churches are preaching a “watered down” word and fellowshipping with unrighteousness.  Do you think FATHER’S Eyes are blinded to this situation?  Reread the warnings to the churches in Revelations.

26–27 For this reason God gave them over to their own disgraceful and vile passions. Enflamed with lust for one another, men and women ignored the natural order and exchanged normal sexual relations for homosexuality. Women engaged in lesbian conduct, and men committed shameful acts with men, receiving in themselves the due penalty for their deviation.

28 And because they thought it was worthless to embrace the true knowledge of God, God gave them over to a worthless mind-set, to break all rules of proper conduct. 29 Their sinful lives became full of every kind of evil, wicked schemes, greed, and cruelty. Their hearts overflowed with jealous cravings, and with conflict and strife, which drove them into hateful arguments and murder. They are deceitful liars full of hostility. They are gossips 30 who love to spread malicious slander. With inflated egos they hurl hateful insults at God, yet they are nothing more than arrogant boasters. They are rebels against their parents and totally immoral. 31 They are senseless, faithless, ruthless, heartless, and completely merciless. 32 Although they are fully aware of God’s laws and proper order, and knowing that those who do all of these things deserve to die, yet they still go headlong into darkness, encouraging others to do the same and applauding them when they do!  (The Passion Translation: TPT)

Should I rip out Romans chapter 1 from my Bible because it offends those who disagree with FATHER’S Word?  If so, I might as well start removing other passages as well.  If I gloss over such passages, then I myself am subject to disqualification.  Jesus did not minister in order to win a popularity contest.  He came to reveal FATHER to us.  He said “go and sin no more”.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians chapter 9:

24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.  NKJ

As Sons and Daughters, we must keep our minds and bodies in subjection to our spirit lest we become disqualified.  We must minister to the unrighteous but not take on their views and ways.  If we compromise The Word then we will be subject to disqualification and will not fulfill our individual callings.

Can you pass the “money test”?  FATHER will financially bless you and me if we can handle finances in an appropriate and righteous manner.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1 Timothy chapter 6:

6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

In other words, greed will separate us from FATHER and our destiny which is written in our books found in Heaven (Psalm 139:16).  When we finally get the revelation of the Holiness of tithing and act on that revelation, we will no longer be moved by greed.  Both the rich and poor are moved by greed.

Adam and Eve were deceived by greed when they ate of the fruit.  The word greediness means: keenness of appetite for food or drink; ravenousness; voracity.  They should have been totally satisfied with the abundance of fruit throughout the Garden yet the wanted what they did not have.  Isn’t that effectively the same issue when we are unwilling to give a tithe to FATHER? 

It is clear to me that The Holy Spirit needs to stress this point else I would be led to write about another topic.  If we don’t get the revelation of the importance of tithing, our path to full maturity will be hindered and possibly stopped.  I am unwilling to allow that to be an issue in my own walk.  This issue will separate those who are called but not chosen.

The angels know where all the wealth is around the world.  They are capable of gathering the wealth up for those who are good stewards and require resources to fulfill their destinies.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

33 “So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God’s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. 34 Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”  TPT

Did you know there are nineteen caves in China that hold the physical wealth of China?  Those caves have overseers known as “the old woman” and “the twelve old men”.  This wealth has been accumulated over centuries and contains many valuable artifacts as well as gold, silver, precious stones, various currencies, etc.  I have seen photographs of some of the contents.

I know for a fact that FATHER has spoken in dreams and visions to the overseers.  One “old man” was given a dream which led to a meeting in Toronto (circa. 1998) where I viewed those photographs shown to me by his protégé.  The old man told his protégé the he would meet a “white man” who would give him a gold coin.  He was to reveal the details of the caves to that man.  That gold coin had been passed to me by Stephen Jones when I conducted a prophetic wedding ceremony on August 22^nd, 1977. (see: https://www.gods-kingdom-ministries.net/daily-weblogs/2006/05-2006/intercession-for-the-church/ )  The gold coin traces back to an earlier event connecting China, known as “The Red Dragon”. (see: https://www.gods-kingdom-ministries.net/teachings/books/wars-of-the-lord/chapter-16-1996-hydra-and-python/ ) 

When I received the gold coin I asked FATHER what HE wanted me to do with it.  HE told me to put it in my wallet and have it with me at all times. Many months later, a childhood friend of mine asked me to go with him to Toronto because he was going to meet with some men concerning infrastructure projects in China.  I was led to make the trip with him.

During a three hour lunch, FATHER told me to give their leader the gold coin.  When that happened, I was fully embraced by the leader and was told of the caves and the overseers.  As you can see, FATHER had orchestrated the use of the gold coin so that I would be exposed to the hidden wealth which I am now sharing with you.

I also know a man who independently confirmed the existence of the nineteen caves.  He has been to one of the caves after a four hour journey with a hood over his head to make certain he could not find the location.

I was offered the opportunity to travel to the caves and see all the items in the caves.  FATHER told me not to go for it was not time to make such a trip.  I went back to Toronto a year later and met with the men.  The leader pulled out the gold coin to remind me of the covenant as a confirmation.  He asked again if I wanted to make the trip to the caves.  I declined for once again it was not time.

What was the purpose of the above story?  I don’t have the full revelation but there is now a covenant which reserves at least a portion of that wealth for the use of believers.  Further, FATHER wants the reader to be exposed to an example of where the hidden wealth is.  This wealth will be available to those who “first seek the Kingdom of Our Heavenly Father”.

What lies ahead concerning those caves is unknown to me at this point but it is of no concern for I know FATHER will orchestrate the use of wealth according to HIS timeframe.  I simply focus on maturing as a Son knowing that FATHER will dispatch angels at the appropriate time to gather resources required for my particular calling.  I trust you are too.

When you are pressured to perform, you are being driven, not led.  When this happens, we should stop and assess our situation for something is missing which needs to be resolved.

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 11:

28 “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. 29 Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. 30 For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear.” TPT

When we learn the ways of Jesus, the pressure goes away.  Our life becomes simplified and the world’s promotion of complexity no longer entices us to follow it.  Increased worldly complexity leads to collapse.

The world promotes “drama” that promotes division, anxiety, and chaos.  When we yield to The Holy Spirit then angels will assist us and promote unity with FATHER and with other Sons and Daughters.

Our angels’ assignments are centered around our Heavenly books containing our destinies (Psalm 139:16).  Our destiny is sealed in Heaven but not on earth thus we must pursue a relationship with FATHER here on earth in order to fulfill our supernatural destiny.

As we seek FATHER, HE will provide the necessary guidance and resources for us to walk out our destiny.  Angels will be dispatched to clear the way.  In order for this to happen, we must trust FATHER to fulfill HIS Divine Intent.  As we study The Word and listen to what The Holy Spirit is speaking to us, our faith will increase to the point where we fully accept and trust FATHER’S Word.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:

27 God, the searcher of the heart, knows fully our longings, yet he also understands the desires of the Spirit, because the Holy Spirit passionately pleads before God for us, his holy ones, in perfect harmony with God’s plan and our destiny.

28 So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God’s perfect plan of bringing good into our lives, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.

HE knows our longings and desires.  Don’t you know that HE will satisfy us individually in the righteous desires just like an earthly father wants to give his child the desires of his or her heart?  Life is fulfilling to those who make the transition to being led by The Holy Spirit.

The world wants to hear testimonies that are confirmed by manifestations brought forth by FATHER.  They want to see fruitfulness in our lives.  As we allow the supernatural to intervene, we will develop new and fresh testimonies to share with those who are desperately searching for answers in their own lives.

When my wife and I tithe, we are investing in our future testimonies.  When my wife and I give beyond the tithe, we do it without pressure else we don’t give.  We enjoy being generous to others and participating in their lives.  Doesn’t this reflect FATHER’S nature?  When we give to those who cannot repay, FATHER takes note and blesses us abundantly.

As HIS Son, I should be doing better than someone who is driven by the adversary.  I should be walking in peace that cannot be found in the world.  Paul spoke of this peace when he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 4:

6 Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell HIM every detail of your life, 7 then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding, will make the answers known to you through Jesus Christ. 8 So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. 9 Follow the example of all that we have imparted to you and the God of peace will be with you in all things.

There are times when FATHER may wake you up in the early morning simply to tell you to do something.  Don’t delay, just do it and FATHER will be pleased with your obedience.  In the chaotic times ahead, it is critical to quickly yield to what The Holy Spirit is instructing us to say and/or do.  This is being fully led by THE SPIRIT.  Let each of us be yielding vessels and lights unto the world.

We need to keep perspective about world events.  The world events will draw you into a fixation if you allow them.  While you are fixated on events, you are giving up time needed to come to full maturity in Christ.  We need to be nourished by The Word rather than what the world has to offer.

Each of us has a destiny to be fulfilled and lack of focus will only delay our progress.  Your destiny is beyond your ability to fulfill it because it is supernatural.  FATHER designed your destiny to require HIS intervention in order for you to reach your destination.  HE never assigns a destiny that we can fulfill on our own.

The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in John chapter 14:

5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Thomas was asking about the “destination” which is the end result of one’s destiny.  The key to our individual destiny is only found in The Way, Truth, and life in Christ.  In Job chapter 23, it is written by The Holy Spirit:

14 So HE will do to me whatever he has planned.

He controls my destiny.  NLT

And in Psalms chapter 73, it is also written by The Holy Spirit:

24 You guide me with your counsel,

leading me to a glorious destiny.

25 Whom have I in heaven but you?

I desire you more than anything on earth.  NLT

And Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:

30 Having determined our destiny ahead of time, HE called us to HIMSELF and transferred HIS perfect righteousness to everyone HE called. And those who possess HIS perfect righteousness HE co-glorified with his Son!

31 So, what does all this mean? If GOD has determined to stand with us, tell me, who then could ever stand against us? 32 For GOD has proved HIS love by giving us HIS greatest treasure, the gift of HIS Son. And since God freely offered Him up as the sacrifice for us all, HE certainly won’t withhold from us anything else HE has to give.

Let these verses soak into your spirit.  FATHER provided Jesus to us so that we could fulfill our individual destinies through HIS power and authority.  Why fret about what is going on in the world when your destiny is assured through Jesus Christ?

Did Jesus Christ provide us with a solution to sickness and disease?  Yes.

Did Jesus Christ provide us with a solution to lack of finances?  Yes.

Is there any needed provision for our destiny which was left unaccounted for?  NO.

Why should we look elsewhere when we have been given the roadmap to follow?  Yes, there are times when each of us needs to be encouraged… including myself.  FATHER is faithful to send that encouragement when needed.  One can grow weary at times but we need to let The Holy Spirit refresh us and reset our perspective.

Our destiny was established ahead of time before we entered the womb.  There are no exceptions and there are no accidents.  If you don’t know your destiny then you need to seek FATHER and find out what HE has in store for you.  You need not be a “wandering generality” but instead you should become a “meaningful specific”.

The world will drive you in a direction away from your destiny if you allow it to happen.  The Holy Spirit will lead you into your destiny if you submit to His leading.

When you submit to FATHER’S ownership by presenting yourself and your resources to HIM as a sacrifice, you become Holy.  You set yourself up to fulfill HIS calling and purpose assigned to you as your destiny.  Your angels work with you rather than sitting on the sidelines waiting for you to align yourself with FATHER’S Word.  Now is the time to activate your angels.

Doors will begin to open and at the same time, the world’s “doors” will shut.  Your faith grows as well as your expectation of success.  As always, the choice is ours.  Let us each fulfill our glorious destiny.

Angels are given to us to implement the Word of GOD.  When we speak HIS Word, the angels assigned to us will act according to that Word spoken in faith.

GOD only speaks Words HE expect sto manifest here on earth.  The Spirit of Truth speaks those Words when we speak in Tongues thus we speak in agreement with FATHER and bring forth manifestation.

Manifestation of the Truth will come no matter what attempts are made to hinder It.

Angels are on duty at this very moment to make manifest the Word of GOD and cause the Truth to come forth into every believer’s life.

When the Son speaks, we are set free.

These Truths must be accepted and then expected by FATHER’S Sons and Daughters in order to participate in the angels’ assignments.  There is all sufficiency to bring forth manifestation of the Word… including finances.  There are no exceptions.  This is why we must treat the Tithe as sacred and set apart for FATHER’S use.

We must not allow evil infiltrate our minds and rationalize away the sacredness of the Tithe.  Those who embrace Holiness will certainly be qualified as Sons and Daughters to do the greater works Jesus referenced in John chapter 14:

12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.

I believe we are in the midst of a move of GOD that will be long remembered as the Great Move of FATHER’S Love. HIS angels will operate in a greater fashion than in the past and we will be aware of their messages and actions as we move forth being led by The Holy Spirit. We will begin to see healings like never before.

It has been our focus to prepare those who are following these writings by presenting the various facets of FATHER’S Love so that those who have the revelation will participate in this great move.

The following prayer in Ephesians chapter 1 is most appropriate for this day:

¹⁸ I pray that the light of God will illuminate the eyes of your imagination,^[v flooding you with light, until you experience the full revelation of the hope of his calling—that is, the wealth of God’s glorious inheritances that he finds in us, his holy ones!

¹⁹ I pray that you will continually experience the immeasurable greatness of God’s power made available to you through faith. Then your lives will be an advertisement of this immense power as it works through you! This is the mighty power ²⁰ that was released when God raised Christ from the dead and exalted him to the place of highest honor and supreme authority in the heavenly realm! ²¹ And now he is exalted as first above every ruler, authority, government, and realm of power in existence! He is gloriously enthroned over every name that is ever praised, not only in this age, but in the age that is coming!^[a

²² And he alone is the leader and source of everything needed in the church. God has put everything beneath the authority of Jesus Christ and has given him the highest rank above all others. ²³ And now we, his church, are his body on the earth and that which fills him who is being filled by it!^[a