“I want
to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in
his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to
the resurrection from the dead” (Philippians 3:10-11, NIV).
“To know Christ and the power of His
resurrection” takes on a powerful meaning when you battle something in your life
over which you have no control. In other words, your stronghold. If you study
His Word and continually seek Him in prayer, you will enter a deeper intimate
relationship with the Lord. As you grow in understanding of His love for you,
you will also grow to understand His amazing sacrifice that made such a great
love possible. “To participate in His sufferings” means that you surrender to
whatever is necessary in your life to mold you into His creation. “You become
like Him in death” when you die to your own self–to your own sinful desires. You are resurrected into new life when you continually receive His life. Then
you will discover His power that sets you free.
Christ longs for you to experience healing, and
to be free from that which binds your heart, mind, and spirit. You do not have
to be bound in fear that your stronghold is everlasting. It isn't. He is
everlasting, and His promise of deliverance is true. He love is incredibly
powerful, and He promises that you will have a sound mind and spirit (2 Timothy
1:7). Persevere in seeking Him, and knowing His Word, and you will receive
deliverance. “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will
receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:35-36). Don't ever give up. You will
receive His promise. He is faithful.
Daily confess your stronghold to the Lord. Ask
for Christ’s forgiveness. Study the Word and grow in knowledge of His truth.
Apply faith to what you have learned from the Word in order to overcome your
stronghold. Maintain an intimate and vital relationship with Jesus Christ
through prayer. Share with others what Christ has done for you. This reinforces
your faith, and reminds you daily of God's power.
Your path to freedom from your stronghold
resembles a fingerprint. It is not exactly like mine or that of anyone else. Yet
the truth found in God’s Word is the same for each Christian. It accomplishes
exactly what God sends it to achieve (Isaiah 55:11). Complete deliverance waits
when you are ready to begin your own personal journey. You shall experience the
love that sets you free, when you seek the heart that died for you.
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