Matthew 8:21-22 (KJV)
And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead
At first glance, one would be tempted to think the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated unnecessary harshness in this verse. After all, this is someone’s father, not a friend or distant cousin that died; it’s his father. So, let’s look closely at the significance of this lesson for us today.
When the Lord Jesus speaks about dead people burying other dead people, He’s talking about those that are spiritually dead. He gives us a clue here that there are people walking and talking, but they're not alive to God. He considers them dead because they’re not awakened to the Fatherhood of God and the reality of the Spirit realm.
When you’re born again, the Holy Spirit becomes real to you, and you’re awakened to the value of the Word of God. Not only are you awakened to the Word, but you live it daily! You become alive to His healing power, His righteousness, prosperity, and wisdom! It’s easy for the Lord to instruct and guide you from within because you're tuned in to Him. Practice this new life today. You’re not dead!
PROPHETIC DECLARATION
I’m alive to God. His power, glory, love and grace have just increased in my life. I have victory today in all my tasks, in Jesus' Name!
FURTHER STUDY
John 15:19
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