“Phil, I think I have come down with some flu or viral infection; I’ve been sneezing a lot and coughing since yesterday. What drug do you think I should take?”
“Wait, what? First off, Albert, you’re born again and, thus, in every way like the Lord Jesus. Would Jesus have caught a similar flu if He was here physically?
“No, but….” “No buts, it’s a mirage! You’re as Jesus is in this world! Get God-inside minded; don’t give in to those symptoms, and no disease will be able to latch itself onto you!”
The Christian is the God-man, one in whom Christ literally dwells. Knowing this, you must be God-inside minded; the greater One lives in you, meaning that you have nothing to fear in life. This was the Apostle John’s mentality, and it should be your mindset as well. In 1 John 5:4, he said, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world….” It doesn’t matter what’s out there in the world; you’ve overcome them all because you’re born of God, and Christ lives in you. You’ve overcome every force, every power—everything that’s against you.
In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” God’s Word is spiritual law. If He says you’ve overcome the world, with its troubles, failures, and darkness, then you have. Acknowledge and walk in the reality of your divine life in Christ, who He’s made you, and all that He’s bequeathed to you.
Reign and rule over circumstances. Refuse and reject anything that’s inconsistent with the life of Christ in you. Let the evidence of the indwelling Christ be seen in the quality of life you live. Let it be a testimony to those around you that indeed, there’s a higher life in Christ, and you’re living and enjoying that life. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Thank you, Lord, for the indestructible and unconquerable life of Christ in me. Everything I am and represent exudes the Christ-life. The greater One lives in me and I’m living the higher life in Christ. Hallelujah!
