Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances (Colossians 2:20).
When you were born again, you
were delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into the Kingdom of
God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13). You’re therefore no longer subject to the
elements of this world. This means that you must refuse to be snowed-under by
infirmities and harsh elements of this world that make life unbearable for the
ordinary man.
From our opening scripture, it’s
clear that it’s the babe in Christ—the spiritually immature—that can be subject
to the elements of this world. This is why you must keep growing in the
Lord—unto a mature man in Christ. Then you’ll be knowledgeable enough to walk
in the consciousness of your inheritance in Him.
In John 8:32 the Lord Jesus said,
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." If
you walk in ignorance of the truth of God’s Word, you’ll remain in bondage and
suffer the same things that the people of the world suffer. You might even
think that God is the one punishing you, but He isn’t. Why will He punish you
after He has "punished" Jesus in your place? The Bible says,
"...He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our
iniquities…" (Isaiah 53:5).
Your punishment was already laid
on Jesus. Therefore, refuse to be dominated by cancer, diabetes, heart trouble,
headaches, or any other kind of infirmities. Rise up in your spirit and take
the dominion. Tame the world with your faith-filled confessions.
Perhaps, as a businessperson,
there’s been so much corruption or unfavourable policies that tend to militate
against your success; refuse to be discouraged. No system or policies can work
against you; you’re greater than them all; therefore, rise above them. Function
above the system. Remember what the Scripture says, "Ye are of God, little
children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he
that is in the world" (1 John 4:4).
You were dead with Christ, from
the rudiments or elements of this world; refuse to be subject to them. You play
by a different set of rules. Have this consciousness always.
Confession
I refuse to be subject to
the elements of this world because greater is He that is in me than he that is
in the world. I take my place of authority in Christ, and declare that the
world is under my dominion, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: John
17:16; 1 John 5:4
1 Year Bible Reading Plan :
Ephesians 2:11-22, Isaiah 15-18
2 Year Bible Reading Plan : 2
Timothy 1:1-18 Jeremiah 43
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