05/10/2026
RISEN LIFE MISSION INT'L - BASE 2 (PEANUT RD)
In the Old Testament, the Ark of the Covenant represented the presence of God, bringing total victory in every battle and overflowing prosperity wherever it went. But as believers in Christ, we have an even greater reality, for the Ark is the presence of God within us.
The reason we struggle or feel defeated in life is not because God has left us, but because we lose consciousness of His presence within us. The Spirit of God lives in us, and by this consciousness, we are secure, indestructible and victorious in every battle (1 Corinthians 2:4).
The Gospel is the power of God that truly transforms and changes a man. It is one medicine for diseases. And what is this Gospel we are to hear? It is the record that carries the event of the Cross, that Jesus died, was buried and resurrected. So Jesus, who is the author of our salvation, isn't one of the messages in the Bible, but the only message. He is the way to God, the truth about God and the life of God.
Through His death, He redeemed us from every curse and brought us into His lineage. So, the content of the Bible is all about salvation. The day we believed in the finished work of Christ, the Holy Spirit entered us, bringing all of God’s blessings, wisdom and power into us.
So, to see the power of God, we are to hear the Gospel. However, we are also to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to pursue purity in our lives. This is not to earn God's favor, but so that our lives never become a hindrance to the Gospel we represent.
When we pray, speak in tongues, or minister to others, we must be compassionate about it. We should never try to impress people, but minister to them with the desire for them to receive the Gospel.