Article Nineteen
Revealing God's Character
“Then, by constantly using your faith, the life of Christ will be released deep inside you, and the resting place of his love will become the very source and root of your life.” Ephesians 3:17 (TPT)
As we said “yes” to Him, Christ revealed Himself within, living within our bodies by His Spirit. Almighty God lives within us, communing with our spirit man not as a silent, passive tenant, but as the guest of honour. As we give Him full access and total control, we see Him seated internally, ruling in glory and majesty throughout our lives.
His divine character supersedes our doctrines and limited belief systems as now we reflect peace, love, and joy. Freshly fuelled by faith, as His life is released deep inside of us, we reflect Him through our countenance, words, actions, and attitudes.
His Presence address our mindsets, challenging dead belief systems, thought patterns, opinions, and thoughtless words. Ruling above our thoughts and emotions as we bow in submission to His Holiness and perfection. Here He is displayed through us!
The resting place of His love has become the source and root of our lives. If we step outside of this, Holy Spirit leads us back without incrimination but wise instruction. We return to our first love, perceiving the glorious gaze of our beloved King. Forgetting all else, we embrace the glorious Christ within. He says, “Look how you have grown!” And we, too, are amazed at our transformation. The rubble of the past has been pushed aside, the splinters within our hearts forever removed. We have become His humble, virtuous bride because He has made us ready. Washed and dressed in the finery of His righteousness and purity!
Finally, we stand radiant. This is how we live as He reigns within, pouring out through us so that we reflect Him to everyone around us.