As humans, we were created in God’s image, and as believers, He has given us great authority by His grace. Genesis 1: 26 -27 26 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth”. We were the only creations that were created in His image. Psalm 115:16 (NIV1984) says: “The highest heavens belong to the LORD, but the earth he has given to man.” We are His stewards here on earth! Hebrews 2:7 (AMP) says: “You have made him for a little while lower [in status] than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor, And set him over the works of Your hands” this means that your prayers, your faith, your words and your testimony are powerful tools in the hand of God. Once you get that, you will stop allowing the enemy to deceiving you into thinking that you are worthless and powerless. Greater is He that is within you than he that is in the world!
Rise above it all!
For the Christian, it is vital for us to realize that most of what we see and hear in the news, in school, at the job or even among our family is not what God is saying. His thoughts are higher than the prevailing thoughts of the day. We must put a scriptural filter between everything we see and hear, so that only the useful information will filter through into our minds. Philippians 4:8 says: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Refuse to get caught up in the offenses or scandals of the day. God is not in those things. Most people are caught up in petty arguments or issues that have to do with pride, vainglory, power grabs, etc. This will not bring God any glory and it will only get you stuck in the quicksand of petty gossip and problems. Confess the word of God over your life and over the lives of others. Rise above these issues today and walk in love and peace.
Isaiah 55: 8,9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.
