How To Pray for Resurrection Power

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08
Nov '23

How To Pray for Resurrection Power

Posted on Nov 8, 2023 in Devotions |

08
Nov '23
Introduction: Do you need Power? Resurrection Power? We all do! But how can we tap into this unlimited resource? 
The apostle Paul gives us some insight.
 
Four steps to Resurrection Power:
 
1. A Desire to KNOW Jesus! (Phil 3:10)

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”

This does not mean just to know “about” Him, but instead to really have a relationship with Him. Do you? First, we have to be born into His family.

2. A Willingness to be CONFORMED to Him! (Phil 3:12)

“Being conformable unto his death..Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Jesus lived obediently to His Father’s Will, even to the point of death. Are we willing?

3. An ACKNOWLEDGMENT that we have not arrived! (Phil 3:12-14)

“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

If Paul had not arrived, then none of us have arrived. Do you agree?

4. A DETERMINATION to press on! (Phil 3:12-14)

“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

The past, present or future can weigh you down. The key to focusing correctly is forgetting the water already under the bridge and looking forward to what is in front of the boat…. to what lies ahead… as the Lord wills.

Are you doing that?

Conclusion: Make it your life’s goal. To Know Jesus & let Him be known!!

Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese