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You are Sealed

"Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee." 2 Corinthians 1:21-22


A seal is used to authenticate a document by leaving an impression. We have seen examples of seals when we needed a document to be notiarized. When a document is notarized, a public officer must attest or certify the writing (such as a deed or will) and signs it to show that it is authentic. Once we receive the seal or stamp of authenticity our document is legally binding. Now imagine God's seal.


Being sealed by God means that he has confirmed, ratified and secured our position in Christ. He is the impression of a seal upon us. His seal authenticates and validates us to be partakers and joint heirs; whatever God has prepared for us will be for us! You are marked and positioned for purpose.


There is only one way to obtain the seal of God. You receive it once you have accepted Christ into your heart. In our acceptance we become established in Christ reaping all of the benefits of a joint heir. Everything that God has prepared for us is made possible through the righteousness of his son. We have entered into a covenant that gives us unprecedented access, power and authority.


With this covenant, we are instantly marked with the seal of God. It separates us as his chosen people but also let's the enemy know that we belong to God. We become a serious threat to the enemy's camp and also a target. However, we are given everything we need to engage and overcome because we are equipped with the Spirit of God which is our guarantee. It is by the Spirit we are able to put on the amor of God that ensures our victory.


God is establishing you because he wants to anoint you and prepare you for the upcoming transition that this New Year will bring. As you crossover, God wants to remind you that you are marked as an overcomer. He has validated your position, ministry and business. His stamp of approval is upon your life to WIN! Don't settle, step out in faith knowing that you are SEALED by GOD!


If you desire to be sealed by God, then take the moment right now to accept Jesus Christ into your heart. Simply pray this prayer:


Dear Lord, Thank you for sending your son to die on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. I ask that you come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Lord, I ask that you help me to live for you all the days of my life. Teach me to walk earnestly after you and desire your word. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.


If you pray that prayer, welcome to the family of God; the great body of Christ. You have made your first step of faith! I encourage you to find a church home that teaches and preaches the word of God.





Our Relationship

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8


Nothing is more important than our walk with God. Our relationship with him should always be the number one priority in our lives. It is something God wanted way before we considered the thought of opening our hearts to him. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, sin entered the world and separated us from him. However, it would not be forever, God in all of his wisdom already prepared a way for us to be reunited with him through his Son, Jesus. As a believer, we have direct access to the Father because of the act of love on calvary.


When we make our heavenly Father a priority, we show our love, appreciation and reverence. Our ability to go boldly to the throne of grace is a privilege that was once only available to a few. It should never be taken lightly the access we now have through the blood of Jesus. It is up to us to take advantage of building and cultivating our relationship with him. He is the best friend you didn't know you had, a Father that loves you intensely and a personal counselor that guides you in life with precision.


If we submit to his will and take up our cross we are able to experience the life we are meant to have as a believer. It will never be filled with perfect experiences, but, we can rest in knowing that the perfect one reigns and resides in us. As you approach a New Year, remember your relationship with Jesus is something you truly can't live without. Make a conscience choice to build, restore or rekindle your relationship.


We don't have to Fight Fair


"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31


I can remember growing up and witnessing so many silly fights in school. From elementary to high school, fights broke out over nonsense. I can recall boys pulling girls ponytails because they wanted the attention of the girl that they liked, and those girls turning around and yelling to "stop" at the top of their lungs! I saw girls argue over boys and games taken way out of control.


Then there were the more serious fights. These escalated beyond words and now came to the point of backing up the smack you talked all day long in school. Guys and girls alike had their "crew" behind them and would often egg on the conflict. Needless to say, many fights happen over instigation. However, one of the main rules back in the day when a fight was about to occur was; no one should jump in. Fighting one on one allowed both individuals to hash it out without interference. Some times it was honored and other times it wasn't.

However honorable, it's not applicable in all cases. Now, when I think about spiritual battles, the scripture tells us that we don't have to fight in our own strength and on our own. This should be music to our ears, but we often forget that we have help. The enemy's job is to make us believe that we are all alone. If we believe the lie, then we are now fighting spiritual warfare with a major disadvantage. He eagerly bates us into a fight that we were never made to fight alone much less engage in.


Other times, we don't pick the fight, the fight picks us. When the enemy picks the fight, and you have unclean spirits instigating. The scripture tells us what I response should be in those instances. Our job: kindly remind the devil who is in your corner. This is our moment to speak the truth and declare the sovereignty, might, and power of our God.


This is the fight that we never have to "fight fair". Don't allow the enemy to convince you that you should fight without your help. As believers, we fight by faith. We know that God's word takes precedence over all the works of the enemy. We just have to stand our ground. His job is to move you out of your position, change your confession and lure you into the ring with him. Don't fall for the trap, you are smarter than that!


We are blessed to have Jesus on our side. If he is for us, there is no match up! As long as the enemy can make you believe you are alone and no one has your back, your fight will be of no effect. God wants us to rise up in victory because there is nothing we could ever face that we can't overcome. We never have to fight our battles alone and we definitely don't have to fight them fair. The enemy doesn't fight fair and neither should you. Your victory lies in your understanding of who is in your corner.





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