“I have said, ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High” (Psalm 82:6)
Born again believers are not just human beings, they are primarily spirit beings (John 3:6); They are seated in the heavenly realms together with Christ (Ephesians 2:6); They are predestined by God to conform to Christ’s image and also to be glorified together with Him (Romans 8:29-30); They are the body of Christ with all things in subjection to them (Ephesians 1:22-23); They are the salts of the world, upholding the sanity and sanctity of it (Matthew 5:13); They are joint inheritors with Christ (Romans 8:17).
God is always seeking to fill ordinary folks with His Spirit to do extraordinary things. God made Moses to be a god to Pharaoh (Exodus 7:1); Apostle Paul was called a god after he survived a fatal snake attack on the Island of Patmos (Acts 28:3-8); Joshua commanded the sun to remain for 24 hours in Gibeon and it was so (Joshua 10:12-14).
Below are attributes of Christians who will operate as gods in this world:
Godly: At times, the best way to know the true meaning of something is to check the converse. The converse of being Godly is to be worldly. Worldliness is opposed to Godly living. Worldliness is loving pleasure more than God, wild partying, self-centeredness, revenge, greed, unhealthy rivalry, sexual perversions, etc. You cannot be worldly and be Godly at the same time. Pursuing God wholeheartedly will make us more Godly and have more of His Spirit.
Overcomers: Jesus said this world is full of troubles but that we should be cheerful because He has overcome for us (John 16:33). We don’t fight for victory rather we fight from a position of victory. The victory of Jesus over sin, Satan and the grave is for us – born again believers. “And who is he that overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” (1 John 5:5). Our faith in Christ and His finished work is the victory that overcomes sin, sicknesses, poverty, death, etc
Dominating: Believers in Christ are to rule, govern, control and master. With the rod in Moses hand, the whole kingdom of Egypt bowed to the Israelites. While the rod wreaked havoc on Egypt, it brought deliverance to the Israelites. When they were hemmed in at the Red sea, it was the rod that was lifted for the sea to part. God told Moses, “And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do signs” (Exodus 4:17). That rod of Moses is a type of Jesus! Is Jesus effective in your life and ministry?
Servant leaders: Jesus said to be great in His kingdom is to be the servant of all (Mark 10:43-44). King David became the greatest king over Israel because he served his generation according to the will of God (Acts 13:36). Whenever God sees willingness and submission to His will, He discharges His power to that vessel making him/her a worthy representative of Heaven.
Conclusion: It is God’s will for us to operate as gods in this earthly realm. Receive grace and become adept at doing the aforementioned. The result is that Heaven will respond more to your prayers, requests and wishes. Have a blessed month.
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
