THE BLESSINGS AND BENEFITS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS. Volume 2, Part One

1Peter 2:9 (KJV) But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1Peter 2:9; Romans 5:17; Revelation 1:5-6; 5:10; 20:6; 22:5; Mark 11:23-24; 16:15-20; 1Corinthians 12:7-11;

Today we continue our study series titled THE BLESSINGS AND BENEFITS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS to enable us to walk in the fullness of the resurrection power.

1. The twelveth blessing and benefit of the resurrection of Jesus is the REPOSITIONING OF THE SAINTS AS KINGS PRIESTS AND PROPHETS OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. When God created man in His image and likeness from the beginning in the book of Genesis, man was made king of the earth, to be fruitful, multipy himself, fill the earth with himself, subdue the earth with his authority and have dominion over all things on the earth. As a priest man was to preserve the word of God and the will of God on earth and cause all creation to be subject unto the laws of God. As a prophet, man was the spokesperson of God on earth.

When the serpent came with what was not the word of God or the will of God, Adam failed as a prophet to speak for God or declare the true word of God to his wife Eve and the serpent. The bible says Adam was not deceived, only Eve his wife was decieved because Adam knew what to do as a king, prophet and priest of God in the garden. But He failed to intervene and exercise his authority and dominion as king, and his custodianship responsibility as the priest and he also failed to declare the word of God over and above what the serpent said. So the repositioning of man as kings, priest and prophets of God was not an after thought after the resurrection of Jesus.

This tripartite positions and role of man in the kingdom of God had been part of the plan and purpose of God for man in Christ before the foundation of the world. Adam from the beginning was created as the figure, type and shadow of Christ who was to come. Adam being only a figure or shadow, his fall could not make God alter His original plan and purpose for man in Christ. As a result of of the fall of Adam man lost his position and authority as king of the earth, priest and prophet to the devil. The devil became the new king of the world. As the new priest and a prophet he had the authority to promote his own words and his own will instead of the will and the word of God.

As the new king he brought in his principalities and powers or evil spirits to rule the world with Him. Then he promoted lies in place of the truth of the word of God. Only those who are willing to do his will prospered as we saw in the lineage of Cain over and above the righteous lineage of Abel or Seth. As the priest he promoted idol worship instead of divine worship. From that time till the coming of Jesus lies have prevailed over truth, lawlessness over righteousness, death over life, poverty over prosperity, sickness over health in the world. Genesis 1:26,28; 3:1-24; 4:1-26; 1Timothy 2:14; Ephesians 1:3-4; Romans 5:14; 2Corinthians 4:3-4; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11;

The bottom line of all what we are saying is that God wants you to begin to see yourself in the eyes and light of all that the resurrection of Jesus has done for you and has made you. And no more in your fleshly natural sin nature so that you can begin to enjoy the fullness of the blessings of the mystery of the resurrection power which includes eternal life and freedom from sin, sickness, diseases, poverty, demonic oppression, fear, doubts, anxieties and death.

If you need healing the bible says In Matthew 8:17 that Jesus Himself took all our sicknesses and diseases. Therefore you can receive your healing now by faith in the name of Jesus. Just lay your hand on the affected area of your body and say this prayer. Father God in the name of Jesus I believe that Jesus died for my healing. I believe He took all my sickness and diseases on the cross. If He took them, then I cannot have them. Therefore I resist and I reject every sickness in my body and I confess Jesus today as my healer and I receive my healing now. Thank you Jesus that I am healed. 1Peter 2:24; Ps 107:20.
Now begin to do what you couldn't do before because of the sickness. You are healed in Jesus name.

Jesus is coming very soon. Are you ready? Heaven is real, hell is real. Judgement Day is coming. The time is very short. Choose Jesus today.
You can become a born again child of God today. The bible says If you shalt confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in your heart that God hath raised him from the dead, you shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10; John 1:12.

Say this prayer: O God have mercy on me. I come to you today in the name of Jesus. I believe in my heart that Jesus is the Son of God. I believe that He died for me. I believe that you raised Him from the dead for my salvation. I accept Jesus in my heart today and I confess Him today as my Lord and Saviour. Thank you Father that today I am saved In Jesus name.

If you prayed this prayer of Salvation, please go to a nearby bible believing Church in your area, so you can grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus.

Grace be with you.

Pastor Ornu Somba