“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” (Matthew 14:12 NLT)
“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:5-8 NLT)
“And because you [really] are [His] sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba! Father!” (Galatians 4:6 AMP)
One of the greatest mysteries ever revealed is that the Eternal Creator somehow emptied Himself and became one of those He created. The One with no beginning or end somehow entered His creation by being born of a woman (which gave Him a beginning), lived as a mortal man, and died (which gave Him an end). Yet, He rose back to life and ascended back to Glory which once again gave Him no beginning or end. How did He do it? Not a clue! I don’t understand it, but I believe it. That’s enough for me.
Jesus the eternal Son of God, became Jesus the Son of Man. He became the second Adam and demonstrated how I am to live as a son of Adam in this present age. He faced everything that Adam faced victoriously and proved that it is possible for me to do the same.
…Jesus overcame every temptation.
…Jesus defeated every enemy (Satan, sin, all physical, mental, and emotional sickness, lack, etc.).
…Jesus took dominion by ruling the physical realm (turned water into wine, walked on water, multiplied the bread and fishes, calmed the sea, etc.).
…Jesus took dominion by subduing the spiritual realm (overcame Satan’s temptations in the desert, cast out demons, healed the sick, etc.).
…Jesus took back everything Satan stole from Adam and gave it to me (and every born again disciple of Christ).
Because of the sinless life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of the Son of Man, I am now able to live the life my Heavenly Father (Abba – Papa / Daddy) designed and desired for the first Adam. I am able to enjoy all that the Kingdom of Heaven (Garden of Eden) has to offer and expand the Kingdom (Garden) throughout the Earth.
As I do only what my Papa does, and say only what my Papa says, I will begin to experience the type of life that only my Papa can give. This puts me in the position to fulfill the co-mission that He gave me as I co-labor with Him. He is saying to me…
…Eric my son, “Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received.” (Matthew 10:7-8 NLT)
I am finally beginning to see Jesus as He truly is. I am seeing Papa like I have never seen Him before. I can see myself more clearly, and I am beginning to see those around me as Papa sees them. When I look around me I am beginning to be able to see through the fog of this fallen world into the Kingdom (Garden) realm in which I live. I am not waiting to go somewhere in the future to see Jesus. I am not begging Jesus to return to bail me out of the current mess all around me. I see Jesus now, living with me in the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth today. Together we are the vessels by which Papa’s Kingdom has come, and His desire and design (Will) is being done on Earth (now) as it is in Heaven (Papa’s dwelling place). Together we are taking back the Kingdom by force. We are bringing all of Heavens resources to meet every need of mankind. We are bringing all of Heaven’s solutions to solve all of earth’s problems.
I hear you Papa, and I will go wherever You lead me, do whatever You tell me to do, and be the son that You created me to be. I will carry on where my brother Jesus left off, and freely give to those that come to me, or You send me to, all that I have freely received.
I invite you to join me in the fulfillment of…
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 115: “Only when I truly see Jesus am I able to accurately see the Father, myself, or those around me.” Part 5: Son of Man continued