Religion does take so many forms, one of such is that which overshadows the realization of the growth and sanctification surging within us as we allow truth to invade the ignorance within. We do not need examples of error around us, they are everywhere, within and without. It does however make a difference, and the strength of divinity rouses within us even as we take notice of the changes happening within. We always have a choice where to put our focus, either on the weakness that knock on the doors every moment or the strengths within that also seek our attention. I choose to magnify in this day the reality of change happening within, that which is taking over me(us), overwhelming the very nature that must die, and that is good news.
The kingdom of God has been more than ever seeking a new home and commanding change within, affecting the images that appear within our sight, commanding a reformation that clearly sets apart that which is of and for God and that which is not his. It does show in the chosen elect who work in the systems of this world. There is no true joy sitting at a desk embellished with the computers that have figures to account for staring in your face, with the pressures of work gradually gnawing at the expression of the God within and the consistency of the variety of creativity that sets your spirit on edge. I appear at social gatherings that have no divine bearings, and I can see the pretence I must garner to present a conforming outlook of expressions that seek to remain not enstranged from the existing norm of human behavior. It is more of a sigh of relief when it is ok to leave. You then begin to wonder what is wrong with you. Rather, the question should be what is right with you? Knowledge does make a difference, and the more you keep maturing, those you would call true friends begin to get fewer and fewer.
There is an interesting observation even when it comes to the so - called weaknesses we may have. You sincerely begin to realize what it means to be a spirit having human experiences. You do not see your self as a weak person learning to be strong. You see yourself as a strong person pretending to be weak!
Even when old acts you are seceding from stare in your face, you do not even know it when they left, be cause you were too busy thinking positive. All of a sudden, no event, situation, error etc is too strong to keep you from growing stronger. Every event, whether good or bad becomes a stepping stone to greater heights. What was supposed to bring you down becomes the benchmark of your rising. Your enemies begin to be useful to you, because they are your indicators of how to rise next..haha..!
Your very existence begins to depend heavily on the joy and peace of learning obedience. You begin to literally seek for fresh air, a new breeze of praise and true worship looming from within, and it is evidenced in your eagerness to give to one above you, the zeal to execute the demands set before you, the passion to achieve excellence in all you do, making positive impact on all that come your way, postulating a kingdom character that sets your countenance attractive to all that is both divine and human, then you set to work choosing which to allow into your space. This is what I call fun! Haha.
The kingdom of God is over taking you my dear, your weaknesses are too weak to overcome the strength of God and the gates of heaven that are following you. Rise up in this day and say “ I will be strong when others are weak, I will rejoice when others cry, I will succeed when others fail, I will live when others die…and I will fall in love..fall in love…” because you are being sanctified, set apart for the works of the Holy Spirit to be finished within you. Merry Christmas to all and sundry. Be empowered to do that which you cannot do!
Enoch Brown
