SET FREE AFTER A REVELATION OF GOD'S LOVE

A precious brother once wrote to me about how he had been depressed and defeated for many years because he saw God as an angry, unloving God—one whom he needed to please constantly.It was only after Jesus had revealed His finished work to thisman that he was set free from believing that he had to earn the Father's approval. 

This revelation of the Lord's perfect work on the cross also opened his eyes to see God's unconditional love for him and freed him to experience healing and restoration in so many practical areas of his life.Beloved, whatever your need is today, I encourage you to pray, "Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see Jesus as I need to today." When you have a revelation of Jesus that speaks to your area of need, you will find faith filling your heart to receive your miracle! 

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. —2 Peter 1:2-3For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. —1 Corinthians 2:2 

GET TO KNOW YOUR SAVIOR MORE AND MORE

The Bible says in 2 Peter 1:2, "Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." In the original Greek, it actually says, "...through the knowledge of our God and Savior Jesus Christ."So God's unmerited favor and His shalom-peace (health, provision and total well-being) are multiplied in your life through the knowledge of JESUS. The more you know Jesus, the more you will be able to tap into the ever-flowing supply of His favor, healing and provision! Beloved, every answer you need, whether it has to do with your finances, health, career or family life, is found in knowing more about Jesus in a personal and intimate way. 

I pray that everyday, as you study the Scriptures or listen to Christ-centered sermons, the Holy Spirit will open your eyes to see more of Jesus—His beauty, His love and grace toward you, and His finished work at Calvary! Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. —1 John 4:17...

let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith...

 —Hebrews 12:1-2, NLT  

LOOK AT JESUS—HIS REALITY IS YOUR REALITY

When you look at yourself (your weaknesses) and your negative circumstances, it's easy to become seized with anxiety, fear and despair.That's why God wants us to look away from ourselves and look at Jesus. In God's eyes, because He has placed us in Christ, Jesus' reality is our reality today—"as He is, so are we in this world"!So don't focus on your vulnerability or the lack in your life and get discouraged. 

Ask yourself: Is Jesus abandoned, forgotten, sick and poor today? No, He is at the right hand of the Father, full of life, peace, joy and favor. All of heaven's resources are at His disposal. He is greatly blessed, highly favored and deeply loved by the Father today, and so are you!To be Jesus-occupied like this is to see as God sees. And when you see as God sees, you will also see the grace and supply of the Lord swallow up every lack in your life! For You have made him [man] a little lower than the angels, and You have crowned [surrounded] him with glory and honor. —Psalm 8:5For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. —Psalm 84:11, NLT. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one. —John 17:22 

SEE YOURSELF CROWNED WITH GLORY AND HONOR.

As God's beloved child, redeemed and ransomed by Christ, not only are you surrounded by His favor, you are also crowned (surrounded) with glory and honor. I encourage you to see yourself encircled with the same glory and honor that Jesus has atthe right hand of the Father today. What a picture to have of yourself!My friend, instead of moaning about all the qualities you lack and feeling depressed, see yourself surrounded by glory and honor. 

For example, if you are looking for a job, preparing for an interview or hoping for a promotion, don't waste time worrying that others may be more capable or experienced than you. Instead, be conscious that there is an anointing on you because God's glory is upon you. Believe that the next time you step into a room, that room will light up and the atmosphere will change for the better because you are crowned with His glory and honor!