Romans 8;17-19

‘And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.’

DAILY READING      1 Corinthians 11:17-34; 2 Kings 5; Obadiah 1

April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.  Its name, is derived from the latin word aperit, which means ‘to open’. April is considered the month of the growing season, when trees and flowers begin to “open”. The name Aperit, then, fits April, because it is the month of the spring season, which brings new growth,  new life, new beginnings, and bright, colorful new look to nature.  During spring, trees and bushes that lost their leaves over the winter begin to grow new leaves and flower again, and many animals begin to give birth to new lives. Indeed the month of April signifies a season of rebirth and renewal. In April we see rain showers that lead to flowers blooming in May. As it is often said ‘April showers bring May flowers’.

And most remarkable is the fact that in this month of April, we mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A new beginning became possible for us because Christ shed His Blood at Calvary and paved a new and living way for us. When Jesus went to the cross, He ushered us into a new life, new day and new season. He died to raise a generation of believers who would do exploits just as He did on earth.

This is the new thing God is doing in this season. He is preparing a people for His glory, a strong and mighty army who will be a wonder to the world. Jesus shed His blood to redeem unto God, sons and daughters who will dominate in every affair of life and manifest God’s glory on the earth.

However there is a price to pay to see this glory revealed in us. Just like the season of spring is preceded by the season of winter, a season of new life is preceded by the season of death, and a season of pain precedes a season of power.

Romans 8;17-19 says ‘And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Indeed if we suffer with Him, we shall also reign with him. To see glory revealed in us we must therefore be willing to die to the flesh. Death to the flesh is a definite call for anyone who would see God’s glory.

Romans  8: 18-19 goes on to say ‘For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.’

Indeed it is our season of manifestation. It is our season to see glory. It is our season of exploits, miracles, signs and wonders.  And  by the power in the blood of Jesus nothing shall stop us from experiencing the glory God has ordained for us in this season in Jesus name.

PRAYER: Father, I thank You for the new season You have brought me into. Please help me to pay the price of dying to the flesh so that Your glory can be revealed in me in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :

For you to enjoy victory in the Kingdom of God, you need to develop a Kingdom mindset, that thinks in line with the Word of God.  – WORDBITE 222