And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (Colossians 1:18).
Notice that the Bible didn’t call Jesus the firstborn from Mary; rather, He’s called “the firstborn from the dead.” It’s talking about spiritual death because Jesus died spiritually. Our sins were laid on him (Isaiah 53:6; 1 Peter 2:24) as He was the representative of all sinners. But upon fulfilling the righteous demands of justice, God raised him from the dead. Hallelujah!
When He was raised from the dead, God declared: “…Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee” (Acts 13:33). That’s why He’s called the first begotten or firstborn of the Father. Before His death, He was called the only begotten of the Father.
Jesus being the firstborn of the Father means He’sthe Head and we, the Church, are His Body. God raised Him from the dead together with His Body. We’re therefore inextricably one with Him. He heads up the new creation who are begotten of the Father.
The Bible says “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren” (Romans 8:29). He’s the first among us, and as He is, so are we in this world! Hallelujah!
He is the glory of God; and like Him, we’re the glory of God. The Bible says He has brought many sons to glory (Hebrews 2:10). He was the first to be born again; and like Him, we’ve been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which lives and abides forever (1 Peter 1:23). Blessed be God!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for the vicarious death of Jesus in my behalf, who was delivered for my offences and was raised again for my justification. Now, I walk in the consciousness of my oneness with Him, walking in, and manifesting your righteousness; reigning and ruling with Christ from the heavenly realms, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 2:19-22
Now, therefore, ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner [stone]; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Hebrews 2:11
For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified [are] all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, ||
John 20:17
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and [to] my God, and your God. ||
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 4:21-41 & Leviticus 16-18
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 16:1-12 & Exodus 1
Extract From Rhapsody Of Realities
#KeepSayingIt – Monday, 20th February 2023
God’s Word is nourishment for my spirit, refreshment for my soul and health for my body. I am conscious of God’s Word, and I believe what it says about me. God’s Word says I have eternal life and I live in divine health; I believe it with all my heart, and I affirm it with my mouth: I have eternal life and I live in divine health! My life is for the glory of God! I dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and abide under the shadow of the Almighty in health, safety, prosperity and joy. In everything I do today, and everywhere I go, I’m mindful of God’s love, and that consciousness inspires faith and boldness in me to face the circumstances of life and win. Excellence, glory, health, peace, virtue, and success are the hallmarks of my life because the grace of God is superabundant upon me.
I am conscious of my divine origin; therefore, the circumstances of life are subject to me. I’m seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principalities, powers, might, and dominions. Divine life has been imparted into my spirit through Jesus Christ. That life in me destroys, paralyzes, and renders ineffective and inoperative, the works of the devil and his attempts in my health, family, finances, and business. The Word of God produces life in me and lights up my mind to the realities of my potentials and abilities in Christ. I’m living the transcendent life because I live in, and by, the Word. Prosperity, love, joy, health, peace, victory, and success are my present-moment experiences, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
