I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. Jn. 14:12
"Hey, Junior, get your old man another beer and move your fat carcass out of the way of the Home Shopping Channel." Except for the grace of God it might have been me saying those words. Thankfully, as a Christ-infused human I am transformed from a spiritual couch potato into a cosmic adventurer.
Every day Jesus asks if I want to come out and play, and he does not mean play with dolls. Before I jump into the fun with him, however, Jesus gives me three packing tips for spiritual adventurers. First, I must strip down to only the material belongings necessary for a warrior. Whatever possessions I keep will constantly call me back indoors, out of the fun. Second, I must release my claims to health and longevity on earth. Mollycoddling my body will make me cry like a baby at every skinned knee and discomfort. Third, I need to throw off the sour blanket of my agenda. Only the sweet joy of doing God's business will satisfy. If I can be stripped down, fearless, and responsive, I will wake up laughing, "Another day of chalking up exploits with you, Jesus."
There are souls to rescue, casualties to heal, and strongholds to pray down. No barrier of wickedness or demonic fortress will stand in the way of my King. We will march out under his banner to pillage the enemy's camp and hurl spiritual mountains into the sea.
When Jesus went to the Father, he left us in charge of kicking evil. Before he departed, our big brother put his truth in our hands, his Spirit inside our chest, and his name on our forehead. We are fully armed to have some really good times. The question for my heart is this, "Are you up for eternal conquests, soul-riveting adventures, and supernatural forays or do you want watch sitcoms?"
Prayer: Jesus my warrior King, lead me out.
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