By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Ephesians 1:19-21 "… That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come." - NIV
What a status! Paul describes the resurection power that gave life to Jesus’ body, rose him, lifted and seated Him in heaven. That position is FAR above all power and authority in the universe, now and forever. He is the King of all kings, and Lord of all lords. He is the highest authority there is or will ever be!
Paul adds that those who believe in Him have been raised and seated with Jesus in those heavenly realms. The same power that raised Jesus and placed Him above all power and authority there is, also works in us who believe. And that’s where spiritually we are! You do nothing to attain that position, except to just believe. Can you imagine that?
In such a position, and with such immense power to reign with Christ at our disposal, why do so many in Him still feel so susceptible, helpless and hopeless? Because of lack of revelation of who they really are in Christ. Friends, if this truth and revelation gets to you, you will never know defeat from the forces of darkness whichever form they manifest. You will perpetually triumph. May Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians be your earnest prayer too;
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe…"(Ephesians 1:18-19)
Ephesians 2:6 "And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus…"
Shalom children of God