Two Realms

 An Emoji Devotions for Mon 22nd February, 2021

Topic: Two Realms

Highlights: 

At one time all of us lived to please our old selves. We gave in to what our bodies and minds wanted. We were sinful from birth like all other people and would suffer from the anger of God. Ephesians 2:3

But now you belong to Christ Jesus. At one time you were far away from God. Now you have been brought close to Him. Christ did this for you when He gave His blood on the cross. Eph 2:13

Today's Devotional is going to be straightforward. I want to discuss about two important realms. The realm of thoughts and the realm of consciousness. In the realm of thoughts is where we have cravings and desire for what the body and mind wanted. If our body goes by instructions given from our thoughts then we are likely controlled by the prince of the air Ephesians 2:1-2. I have heard few people who said they get good sleep without nightmare once they drink hard drink but once they stop drinking they will have nightmare. That's the prince of the air coaxing them to drink in order to subdue damage them. I want to believe that the temptation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the wilderness took this form. Some people live so strong in the thinking realms that it seems they are watching it on TV. Some have even got their night dreams stolen and replaced with fearful thoughts. John 10:10

The second is the realm of consciousness. Though It takes discipline but it's very great and has the presence of God. Anyone operating in the realm of consciousness are great people. Example was Abraham who took hold of God's promise and almost sacrificed his son because he was conscious of the end. (Genesis 18:9-15; 21:1-7). Another Example is found in Ruth 1:14 Again they wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her. Ruth is a woman of faith. She clinged to Naomi her mother in-law even when all hope seems to be lost. She was one of the great grandmother of our Lord Jesus Christ. Those who operate in the realms of consciousness has something that keep them on track. They have far sight into the future seeing the greatness of God. They look up to the second coming of Christ even when it seems it's not forthcoming. This is the realms you see God and his angel. Afterall our Lord Jesus told the devil "it is written..."when He was tempted in the wilderness. In the case when His disciples could not cast out demons Jesus told them they had little faith and if they could have faith as small as the size of mustard seed. Nothing will be impossible to them. Matthew 17:19-20 Howbeit in verse 21 He said "this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."

You can reach the level of consciousness by fasting and praying. This is part of the reason Jesus Christ fasted before embarking on his ministerial journey. Focus on God and do all its takes to stay with him because with him is eternal life. John 6:68.

Prayer: O Lord place my consciousness on your promises in Jesus mighty name. Amen