We have the power of the resurrection which raised Jesus from the dead living in us. Is that power remaining in a dormant state or has it been activated and operational in us? We must become effective for The Kingdom.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 8:
10 Now Christ lives His life in you! And even though your body may be dead because of the effects of sin, His life-giving Spirit imparts life to you because you are fully accepted by God. 11 Yes, God raised Jesus to life! And since God’s Spirit of Resurrection lives in you, he will also raise (quicken) your mortal body to life by the same Spirit that breathes life into you!
Why do we need this power to be operational? We have been assigned areas with boundaries to minister in. You and I have been planted in areas and we should become aware of the needs in our assigned areas.
These areas are not restricted to certain geographical locations necessarily but can include distant lands needing our specific resources. We are to be a light to the world, no matter how far away from our specific house.
I admit that I have yet to walk in the fullness of my destiny as of this writing. It is my responsibility to be accountable to FATHER for my current state. The Holy Spirit has been given to us to intercede for us in our weakness and strengthen us in Christ so that we are empowered to fulfill our destiny and minister to the assigned areas where we are planted.
Paul continues:
26 And in a similar way, the Holy Spirit takes hold of us in our human frailty to empower us in our weakness. For example, at times we don’t even know how to pray, or know the best things to ask for. But the Holy Spirit rises up within us to super-intercede on our behalf, pleading to God with emotional sighs too deep for words.
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 for good, for we are His lovers who have been called to fulfill His designed purpose. 29 For He knew all about us before we were born and He destined us from the beginning to share the likeness of His Son. This means the Son is the oldest among a vast family of brothers and sisters who will become just like Him.
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!
As I pray in Tongues each morning and maintain my passion and diligence, be assured that I will ultimately walk in complete effectiveness according to HIS plan for my life.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Corinthians chapter 10:
13 But we are those who choose to limit our boasting to only the measure of the work to which God has appointed us—a measure that, by the way, has reached as far as you. 14 And since you are within our assigned limits, we didn’t overstep our boundaries of authority by being the first to announce to you the wonderful news of the Anointed One. 15 We’re not trying to take credit for the ministry done by others, going beyond the limits God set for us. Instead, our hope soars as your faith continues to grow, causing a great expansion of our ministry among you. 16 Then we can go and preach the good news in the regions beyond you without trespassing on the ministry sphere of other laborers and what they have already done. 17 For:
The one who boasts must boast in the Lord.
18 So let’s be clear. To have the Lord’s approval and commendation is of greater value than bragging about oneself.
There is a time of testing before you and I fulfill our callings. It is written by The Holy Spirit in Psalm 105:
17 He sent a man before them—
Joseph—who was sold as a slave.
18 They hurt his feet with fetters,
He was laid in irons.
19 Until the time that His Word came to pass,
The Word of the LORD tested him.
The Word tested Joseph’s commitment to It and The Word will test our commitment as well. The time lapse between the revelation and the manifestation is specific and unique to each of us. It can be immediate or years as it was in Joseph’s story. Refining gold to full purity does take time and if we resist The Word in certain areas, we simply delay the fullness of our calling.
Activation and operation of power and authority is determined by you and me rather than waiting on FATHER to do something supernatural in the future. FATHER is seated at HIS Throne, Jesus is seated at HIS Right Hand, so THEIR work is complete. Now is the time to look in the mirror at the one THEY are waiting on.