Our Inheritance Post #3

4. I am an heir of God. The down payment has been made. The greek word for Deposit: Arrabon meaning: a pledge;a part of the purchase, money or property given in advance as a security. Modern Greek terminology uses it today when talking about engagement rings. We have an engagement that can not be broken! We are the bride of Christ! He's already given the down payment for our inheritance! We are sealed and we are His! He was and is the down payment for our property! He is our Portion! Here's the thing: We have the power to live in freedom because he has paid our down payment. He DIED for our freedom and for our inheritance! You have got to choose it! You have got to want it! Why do we choose to stay in that which holds us in bondage, when the down payment has been payed? What if: - We quit living like a victim - We no longer used our past as an excuse - We no longer quit trying to be someone else! These things were not said to condemn but to help set us free! We have the power within us, but we have to believe it! We have to know we have it and then believe that He is able and that He has called us! He loves us. He loves us! Let's make the decision today to start calling on that power within us, and choose to believe that He is able and make some changes in our lives! Let's choose to live in Freedom! Okay! next point! 5. I am an heir of God. My boundary lines form in pleasant places. What things form our boundaries? A. Intimacy with God- we will not go any further or higher than our intimacy with God. He wants to work in us. Never allow ministry to take away our intimacy. Do not use our quiet time to get ready for lessons. This is Your Personal time with God. B. Life Experiences- They help make us who w are in Christ. You have been given life experiences on purpose to help form you and help you grow stronger in your faith. Use you experiences to minister to others.(exp: workplace) C. Our Past- Some of us might have a past that we like to forget and pretend it never happened! God allowed it because He Knew what the outcome would be! He knows everything about you and he knew that he would use it to make Satan sorry! Your past does not compare to the Glory of God and His Purpose! Let him use your past for His Good and His Glory! D. Gifts- 1 Cor. 12:7 states that the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. He has equipped us to manifest His Presence! When you have been called, whatever it may be, it will be beyond you, you will need the Spiritual Gift that he has equipped you with to do whatever he has called you for! So, our boundary lines, fall in pleasant places! In the center of all that, we must have faith! We have to believe God to take over! Is God invading all of your boundary lines! Where is the enemy standing on your land? If God is not in every part, Satan is there! Your Intimacy with God, Your Life Experiences, Your Past and Your Spiritual Gifts! They are yours, Do not give PLACE to the devil! I will post the other three on Monday or Tuesday. You all have a great weekend!