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1. THE GLORY OF GOD SHALL OVERCOME! Dear saint of God, You are a new creation and the enormous power of the Holy Spirit dwells in you. He wants to accomplish the supreme power of Jesus in and through you. Although you are still growing towards perfection you are by faith in Jesus already completely saved. As a new creation you are commanded to be an overcomer of sin and darkness. God the Father has decided this according to His own will and power. By the anointing of the Holy Spirit you will perform things that are impossible for human capacity. You will stand up as a new creation in the glory and the power of God. The reign of God will manifest through you to bless many people. Glory to God! All supernatural potential with God dwells in your new creation. Do not look at yourself with natural eyes and don't recall your past failures! Jesus creates all the time new things in you. Be strengthened it the identity, attitude, life style and performance of the new creation. The Glory of God will raise you up as a beautiful diadem in His Hand. John 1:1-5: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not. (ASV) In the verse 5 the word 'apprehend' is in original Greek 'katalambano', which means 'to lay hold', 'seize upon', 'to catch', 'to lay hold of with the mind'. Therefore the translation of Weymouth expresses the meaning of the verse 5 most accurately: John 1:5: THE LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS, AND THE DARKNESS HAS NOT OVERPOWERED IT. The darkness can not stand, lay hold or seize upon the Glory of God. The Reign of Jesus will manifest in His irresistible Glory. But although the powers of darkness can not resist the Glory of Jesus, a human being can choose to love darkness more than His Glory. Therefore everyone needs to repent and surrender unto Jesus in order to get saved. 2. THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS THE REIGN OF JESUS The phrases 'the Kingdom of God' and 'the Kingdom of Heaven' appear frequently in the scriptures of the New Testament. Of course these mean the same thing i.e. the realm of the reign of God. Initial Greece word 'basileia' is commonly translated in different languages with the word that means 'kingdom'. But 'basileia' does not mean primarily an actual kingdom but rather 'the right or authority to rule over a kingdom' (Thayer). Therefore better translation of 'basileia' is 'reign' or 'soverignty' in English. God has the supreme and exclusive authority to exercise dominion. Jesus expressed this truth by saying: "All authority has been given unto me in heaven and on earth…" In this passage there is the Greek word 'exousia', which means (Thayer):
Jesus has on the throne of the Father God the supreme power, authority and dominion in heaven and on the earth. The darkness does not have any dominion or authority. Only GOD RULES IN HIS GLORY! Glory and honour be unto Him! Luke 17:20-21: And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom (i.e. reign) of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom (i.e. reign) of God cometh not with observation: neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, THE KINGDOM (I.E. REIGN) OF GOD IS WITHIN YOU. When you compensate the established word 'kingdom' with the word 'reign' or 'dominion' you will get a new revelation about the Word of God. When someone lives 'in the Kingdom of God' he is living in submission to the authority and dominion of God. When someone tries to get 'into the Kingdom of God', he strives for obedience, where Jesus will rule over his life. You also are called for 'full time ministry of the Kingdom of God' i.e. to exercise life style where the dominion and purposes of Jesus are accomplished in and through you 24 hours a day! The supreme power of Jesus functions through hearts of His people. This is happening perfectly already now in the Heaven, but it has to happen also on the earth. Disobedient people are fulfilling the will of the prince of this earth but those people who are obedient to Jesus are fulfilling His will (Eph 2:1-6) Jesus taught the fundamental revelation about the Reign of God in His parable of the sower: Mark 4:2-9: And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in his teaching, Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow: and it came to pass, as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it. And other fell on the rocky ground , where it had not much earth; and straightway it sprang up, because it had no deepness of earth: and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. And others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold. And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. God sows His seed in a different way than a trained farmer. In His love God sows into all kinds of ground: good and bad, among the thorns and by the way side. Every human being shall have the right and opportunity to receive the Word of God in order to get saved. This is the principle of ministering the Good News of the Reign of God everywhere. Mark 4:10-13: And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parables. And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables: that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them. And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables? Jesus says: "Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?" Understanding of this parable of the sower will give the revelation to understand all other parables of Jesus. Mark 4:14-20: THE SOWER SOWETH THE WORD. And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them. And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places , who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy; and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble. And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word, and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold. The Reign of God has it's origin in His Word that is freely available for every human being. You can receive or reject His Word according to your will. God does not force, threaten, harass, squeeze, manipulate or use any such oppression that the darkness and the people under his slavery are using. But although a man can freely receive or reject His plain Word, His Word is extremely powerful. It has the perfect saving, healing, delivering and transforming power for your whole life. The Word that is sown into good ground of the heart will bring forth good fruit and perform those things for what God has sent it. The man has an enormous responsibility how he hears, receives and obeys the Word of God in his life. Jesus wants, that all His Words will be the authority and order in the life of His people. Repent from misjudging and belittling of the authority of the Word of God. Advance the Word of God in the highest rank of the direction of your life and consider it as the source of supreme authority. When the Word of God has become as the authority of your life then the Word of Power will manifest through your life for the blessings of many others! 3. THE REIGN OF JESUS Jesus preached, taught and demonstrated the Reign of God among the people of Israel. The Holy Spirit led Jesus to the wilderness in order to beat every evil spirit by the AUTHORITY OF THE WORD OF GOD. The powers of darkness were forced to recognize the supreme authority of the Anointed One, although He was in appearance of a man. Everywhere, where Jesus went, the evil spirits were forced to express themselves and they shivered. Jesus delivered everyone who wanted to get rid from the darkness. In other cases Jesus commanded the demons to be silent if the people were not ready to be delivered. And the people could not destroy Him, although they tried to throw Him down from the cliff (Luke 4:28-30). As a man Jesus was - due to His perfect obedience - inside the protection wall of the Holy Spirit. He lived in 'diplomatic immunity' to the power of the sin and darkness. However, He was subject to the same natural weaknesses and limitations as any man. He proved that the one who is united with God is able to live in freedom from sin and minister to other people by delivering them from all bondages of sin, sickness and death - in the power of the Holy Spirit! Only in Gethsemane Jesus resigned from the authority of the Anointed One and became the Sacrifice Lamb for all the sin on behalf of us. This he also did to fulfil the will of His Father. Jesus dedicated Himself to become the SACRIFICE LAMB for the salvation of all mankind. Only Jesus was capable and acceptable to receive this ministry. He performed also this task completely. We can only adore, honour, love, exalt AND RECEIVE Him as our perfect Saviour and King. Glory to God! The perfect redemption is the gift of God for everyone who desires to receive it now. Therefore let us praise and worship the Lord for His Salvation. Let us honour Him and let us give ourselves as living sacrifice in order to follow Him in the anointing of the Holy Spirit! Read the scriptures in the New Testament and look at the sovereign authority of Jesus as the Anointed One! The evil spirits fled, the sick were healed and mighty miracles happened by the touch of the Holy Spirit. The encounter with Jesus changed the sickness, pain and sorrow into health, joy and peace. This very same task is prepared for you, because the reality of His reign is truly a good message also this day! Luke 4:40-43: And when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ. And when it was day, he came out and went into a desert place: and the multitudes sought after him, and came unto him, and would have stayed him, that he should not go from them. But he said unto them, I MUST PREACH THE GOOD TIDINGS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO THE OTHER CITIES ALSO: FOR THEREFORE WAS I SENT. Jesus preached, taught and demonstrated the Reign of God to all people, whom the Devil had bewitched to suppose, that illness, sin, guilt, condemnation and evil spirits rule. Throughout His ministry Jesus proved that God rules in forgiveness, love, light and glory, where is no darkness. He calls into this TRUTH AND LIFE everyone who thirsts His power and presence. Evil spirits and the powers of the darkness are affecting in the world until the time determined by God, BUT THEY HAVE NO POWER TO RULE the world! Also the natural laws exist, but God rules over them also! Jesus came to preach, teach and demonstrate this truth. God knows that many people will believe in Jesus only when they see evil spirits and powers of sickness and illnesses to flee by the Power of His Name. 4. HOW JESUS EXERCISES HIS SUPREME POWER? Everything that Jesus makes proves His supreme Power. His Reign is manifested in His mercy, love and holiness. He heals, delivers and baptizes with the Holy Spirit everyone who surrenders unto Him. Whatever you need - life, health, goodness, blessing or light - all that you will get only from Jesus, because IN HIM THERE IS LIFE AND ABUNDANTELY! Surrender yourself as a vessel of His Goodness and receive all the gifts and blessings of God for your life! Now we look at some central issues from the Bible, through which Jesus proves His supreme power:
Read these scriptures frequently and let your mind to be renewed. Yield unto the supernatural power and reign of Jesus in every circumstance and situation of your life - even today! 5. HOW TO ACCESS THE SUPREME POWER OF GOD The Reign of God comes into you through His Word. He speaks to you both through the general 'logos' word and through the specific 'rhema' word which comes directly to your personal life situation. However the Reign of God is not in the mental understanding but it is IN RECEIVING THE WORD IN OBEDIENCE BY FAITH. The Holy Spirit will confirm the Word of God which is spoken with signs and wonders. When you see these signs happening through the servant of God, receive God's Word also for yourself in obedience and by faith. Then the Holy Spirit makes things happen also IN YOUR LIFE as the Word declares. Learn to obey quickly His Word and you will be filled increasingly with the Holy Spirit! Acts 5:31-32: Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. And we are witnesses of these things; AND SO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT, WHOM GOD HATH GIVEN TO THEM THAT OBEY HIM. Obeying the law of love is possible only after Jesus has transformed the stony heart of man to become like the heart of Jesus. This will happen through the renewing work of the Holy Spirit that apostle Paul calls as 'a circumcision of the heart in the Spirit'. Receiving the immersion in water is the act of faith and obedience which will release the Holy Spirit to do this. Apostle Peter taught the very same thing after 120 disciples had received the Holy Spirit. This teaching is for everyone who desires the anointing of the Holy Spirit. John 3:3-7: Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom (i.e. reign) of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom (i.e. reign) of God! That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew. Unless a man is born again, he can't see the supreme power and authority of God. He supposes that the darkness rules, and does not comprehend nor see the Reign of God. In the new birth your spirit became alive and you started to see into the World of God. In order to ENTER INTO THE REIGN OF GOD every believer must BE BORN OF WATER AND THE SPIRIT and in this way his old man will be put away so that a new creation can rise up in the power of the Holy Spirit. To be born of the Spirit means also the continuous work of the Holy Spirit which transforms the believer towards the fullness of Jesus. The Reign of God operates in your life first through the Word. When you receive the Word it leads you to receive the Holy Spirit. Yielding unto the Holy Spirit means deeper transformation than adjusting of the doctrines in your head. The Holy Spirit starts touching the deepest areas of your heart and transforms your whole personality. You are called to be transformed towards the Image of Jesus. The Reign of God operates through your heart. Jesus must take control of your feelings, thoughts, plans, words and acts. Your character must become like His character. His goal must be your goal. When this has happened you have entered into the Reign of God! During this transformation process your anointing for ministry will increase and you will be a witness of the mighty Works of Jesus with your own eyes! You will receive this Power, Glory to God! Matt 12:33-35: Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Phil 2:5-11: Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 1 John 4:15-17: Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him. Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; BECAUSE AS HE IS, EVEN SO ARE WE IN THIS WORLD. Many believers call souls into salvations in order to shun the hell, which is most important for the eternity. But when the believers conceive and ENTER INTO THE REIGN OF GOD then they will be able TO DEMONSTRATE THE REIGN OF JESUS to all people through healing the sick, delivering people from the demons, raising the dead and doing all kind of good things! Then everyone who can repent will repent and the whole harvest of the earth will be gathered into the heaven. Let us commit to this goal in the Name of Jesus! The prayer of yielding unto the Reign of God: "Dear Jesus, I confess and receive you as my Saviour and Lord. I repent and renounce from all thoughts, words and deeds in which I have resisted Your Reign. I renounce from all rebellion, disobedience, doctrines and traditions, which do not recognize and yield unto Your Reign. I surrender to you completely. Jesus, purify my heart, my mind and all my life and renew me. I want to live obeying Your Reign in my heart. Fill me with your Holy Spirit so, that I can demonstrate Your Reign to my neighbours in a new glorious manner. I receive all this by faith, thank you Jesus for your mercy, amen." 6. START TO EXERCISE THE REIGN OF GOD WITH JESUS! The Salvation of Jesus is perfect and therefore you can surrender to him. Thirst after the anointing and Jesus will release the power and fire of the Holy Spirit. The keys of the Heaven's supreme power are in your hand. By the decision of your heart you leave the darkness and yield unto Jesus. This is very simple. Do not moan in self-pity! Stot that painful fight of delay and surrender yourself now, and the Glory of God will fill your life! You are created and called to surrender unto the Reign of Jesus. You are also called to exercise the Reign of Jesus towards the powers of darkness in this world. You are called to proclaim Good News about the Reign of God to the thirsty and to demonstrate His Kingship by the anointing of the Holy Spirit. You are called to heal the sick, to cast out evil spirits, to deliver the captives, to give the sight to the blind and to make all kind of good things in the Name of Jesus, so that His Reign would be manifested to all men of this age. The Reign of God will be fulfilled through His love and mercy. He has power to forgive all sins. He has power to lavish the full mercy, love and abundance upon you. Jesus will fulfil His Reign also THROUGH RENEWING YOUR STRENGTH! Is 40:29-31: He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. Receive the new strength NOW! Jesus is refreshing you and filling you up with His Glory. "…the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new…" Glory to God! The enemy does not have the authority to stop you! He can hinder you only when his lies captivate your feelings or thoughts! The authority of God commences from His Word. His Word is the Truth and the Truth will make you free. Let the revelation of the Word of God rule over your life and lead you 'from glory to glory'. James 4:7: Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. As a new creation you have the character of an eagle, which hungers to plunder the prisons of the devil. You are called and commanded to exercise the Reign of Jesus over the powers of darkness: to proclaim Good News to the hungry, to heal the sick, to deliver the captives and to release generous blessings of God for everyone. In this ministry you will achieve the deepest purpose and fulfilment of your life. Rise up and go - praying guidance from the Holy Spirit. When you have the directions take prompt and unhesitating actions. Change over to the new dynamic era of the Reign of Jesus! With
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