Past Tense Victory

 Scripture:

“Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Peter was extremely impactful as a disciple and as a leader in the early church. He understood that Christ died, was buried, raised again, and ascended into heaven where He is now seated in all authority. He tells us in this passage that Jesus is seated next to God and that all angels, authorities, and powers accept His authority. 

Application:

Peter saw Jesus as high and lifted up and all powerful. He knew that Christ has already been given all power and authority in heaven and earth. Peter used past tense to talk about Christ’s position and authority.  He considered it done, finished, and completed. We must see that Christ has already been exalted and that He has commissioned us to do His will in the earth. We must see our victory as already accomplished. We must see our battles as already won by Christ. The enemy has already been defeated. We must begin to see all Christ accomplished past tense so we see in the present tense that He already resigns and rules.

Prayer:

Jesus, open my eyes more and more concerning what You have done for us and all You accomplished with Your death, burial, and resurrection. You are amazing! You are seated at the right hand of the Father and already have the victory. Let me live by faith that sees everything I need in life as already provided for. Help me to walk in everything You died to give us that I can extend Your Kingdom rule and reign on earth in this season until You come again.

Yours Forever,

Jeff