This, from Faith To Faith by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, is very important for success in YOUR walk of faith!
Constantly keep in mind Jesus Christ, the Messiah, [as] risen from the dead. – 2 Timothy 2:8
This is the key to holding onto the blessings of God. When pressure comes, when troubles and trials are bearing down on you, remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead!
Remember that when Jesus arose, you arose. When He came out of hell and defeated the enemy, you came out of hell and defeated the enemy. His victory is your victory because you're in Him.
In the hard places, remember that. When the devil tells you you're not going to get your answer this time, remember that. When he tells you there's no way out, you remember Christ, the Anointed One, the Victorious Conqueror, risen from the dead and seated at the right hand of the Father!
If there's an image Satan hates more than any other, it must be that image of Jesus, rising from the dead, stripping him forever of his authority, and openly displaying his defeat to all of heaven and hell. That's the picture you need to keep in the forefront of your mind. Think about it until it's etched into your heart so deeply that nothing Satan says or does can get it out of you.
That's when the gifts of God will be established in your life. That's when the devil won't be able to talk you out of your inheritance with trials and tribulations. Keep in mind Jesus Christ, risen from the dead!
The devil will ALWAYS try to paint a picture of fear, lack, doom and gloom, and he hopes that you will receive it and make it your own. YOU have a choice to make! Will you receive the lying picture from the enemy or will you allow the Spirit of God and the Word of God to paint a picture of victory, health, prosperity, peace, joy and love inside of you? As for me and my house, we CHOOSE LIFE! Now get yourself into the Word of God, spend tie praying in the Spirit and allow the Holy Spirit to give you God images of the GOOD things that He has promised in His Word! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "Where We Belong":Shalom in Him!
