A message to share was impressed upon me over Easter weekend. In my spirit, I heard the Lord say, \u201cdon\u2019t let my crucifixion and resurrection be in vain.\u201d At Easter, we celebrate the biblical account of Jesus\u2019s fulfillment of his most self-sacrificing Divine purpose to show his love for all of humanity. However, if we look at the definition for in vain, it means without success or result. Historically, we know He was successful in the fulfillment of prophecy and the results allowed everyone intimate access to God and made eternal life available through the atonement of sin, thereby conquering death. Just before Jesus died, in his last breath, he said \u201cit is finished.\u201d His purpose was complete.
Unfortunately, most don\u2019t fully comprehend the relevance of the crucifixion and resurrection in their own life. Many falsely think that a belief in Jesus is their entrance ticket to heaven. But there is something more that Jesus alludes to. In Matt 7:21-22, He says, \u201cnot everyone who says to me Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven. Also, in Matt7:22-23 \u201cMany will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast our devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. The crucifixion and resurrection are a metaphor showing us the path to heaven.
Crucifixion and resurrection have to take place within us also. This can only happen through an intimate relationship with God. Thanks to Jesus, we have access but we also are given free will choice to cultivate this relationship or not. It is ironic because Jesus says \u201cno one comes to the Father except through me. And also says, no one comes to me unless the Father draws him. It is kind of like which came first the chicken or the egg? However, through my own experience, I have learned as my relationship with God became more intimate, Jesus became more alive in me. Let me explain.
Since we are made in the image and likeness of God and Jesus says, \u201cI am in you and you are in me\u201d, their light resides within us. However, the darkness of our soul is covering the light within, hindering us from experiencing God and our own divinity to the fullest. The darkness in our soul have created an imposter (the self) who is running our lives. This imposter of our darkness has to be crucified through inner healing. As God leads us into inner healing, we are drawn to the great physician Jesus. As Jesus heals our souls, more of His light is resurrected within us giving us greater access to the heavenly realm. A new identity in Christ is being born within us. John 3:3 verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of heaven. Are you beginning to see the importance of the crucifixion and resurrection story in your own life?
This is not a self works process but rather a daily surrender and willingness to be transformed through the help of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is a birthing process so that righteousness and love become a reflex. You are becoming a walking, talking, acting manifestation of Love. In Matt 7:14 Jesus says, \u201cfor the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. My hope is your life will not be in vain, and you will courageously step on to the narrow way to fulfill your divine birthright as a child of the Most-High through your personal crucifixion and resurrection.
Thereby honoring and reflecting Jesus with your life as you come to experience His three R’s-redemption(freedom), restoration(remembrance of your truth) Revival(flourish).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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