The Conduit Of Spiritual Maturity

When a man grows to the maturity of love, when you touch him you touch christ. Hence the profound journey of love resides within the depths of true divinity and the cedar of maturity. However it is only within the contexts of maturity that dynamics of power becomes illuminated, because it takes a certain level of matured believer to operate within the realms of exousia. Exousia is a Greek word most often translated as “authority” or “power.” It is especially used in terms of moral influence. Exousia can also be thought of in terms of jurisdiction or dominion over a certain realm, right, privilege, or ability.

Power is a gift from the divine, a gift to those the divine chooses or have selected for a specific divine mission. Believe me when I say that before the divine equips an individual adequately for their divine mission, these set of beens must have gone through the requirements and have superseded certain realms in flying colours. This is what we call Tests, or being tested by the universe. In addition to that, the obstacles or setback presented before you is not to discredit you in anyway, but to train and equip you for the task ahead. Before you operate in this realm of power, you'd be chastened in order for them to become a vessel of expression. The book of Hebrews, chapter 12 and from verse 6 says; because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son. This scripture gives us a clear picture of whom God is and how disciplined he is. Hence the cedar of power and maturity is attained and not sort after, it is a spiritual and a non-visible system that functions based on authority and definiteness of purpose. Hence it can only be attained from the realms of prayer, submission and humility. Our faith and consciousness becomes a driving force when we become or in the process of becoming spiritually mature. When you become matured in the spirit, there are three things you cannot help but be and they are;

1. A Son (Sun) Of God: 1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” Interestingly, when we identify ourselves as the sons and daughters of God, we give room for the light within us to shine brightly. and when that light shines, it shines as bright as the sun gravitating us daily towards purpose and intimacy with the father. To be called sons and daughters of God is to be like God and to be like Christ which is the way, truth and life. There’s no special application in order to become sons and daughters of God, because by default we all are. However this doesn't guarantee salvation, Salvation must be received through christ alone, as there’s no shortcut to it. Through christ we all are saved and established for greater purpose.
2. A Priest: 1 Peter 2:5 “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: I believe that it is one thing to become a son and another to be called a priest, being a priest of God requires you stepping into your calling and accepting the responsibilities of priesthood. The ministry of priesthood varies for many, some are called to be preachers, whereas others are called to be teachers. Some are called to be singers, whereas others are called to be ministers. Hence it’s all for one reason which is for the advancement of God’s kingdom. But in order for each and every one of us to participate in this process, we must be called to serve and the calling must come from God the father alone.
3. A King: A King: Romans 8:17 “Now if we are children, then we are heirs —heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” A king is a ruler of power, keeper of wisdom to assimilate judgements and to govern with understanding. The symbol of authorisation that God gives to man becomes a profound mantle that’s directly tied to one’s destiny. However in order to operate as kings on earth, one must know thyself in christ, understand the dynamics of God and ultimately living within the realms of godliness. The tranquility of heaven was made evident in the life of Jesus. However Jesus Christ didn’t just operate as a priest and king alone, he was also a son. A son to God and a son to Man. Before God calls a being called to service, he understands how tough and difficult it is. That is why he came in form of a man to establish that knowledge on earth through the life of Jesus. Hence, by default every living organism on earth are sons and daughters of God, but out of crowd and surmountable amount of people, he chooses his priests and kings. Irrespective of the outcomes, being a son of God is different from being a priest, likewise when one operates domicile and adequately in priesthood, he upgrades them to a status of a king. Priesthood and kingship are two different things entirely, but in all these areas of service we are still and will remain the children of God (sons & daughters of God). Let’s look at the life of Abraham as for instance; Genesis 17:5-6 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee. And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations out of thee, and ‘kings’ shall come out of thee.

This verse opened the eyes of my understanding so much that I had to ask God questions and the answers that I got inspired this message. However, whether God chooses you to be a priest or a king, always remember that you are always called to serve, not to be served but to the service of God and Man.

We serve God through our gifts and abilities, and also with our resources at most. Mantles and ordinations are the tools entrusted to us by God, for his purposes alone. In the same way, we're mandated to do the same to others as well, by being of service to God and to Man. For the expression of God’s glory and to the advancement of his kingdom, through soul winning and living out a godly christlike life. Always remember also that to whom much is given, much is also expected. Our statuesque in the body of Christ is not for you to boast or be proud, rather for you to always remain humble and meek. Your ordinance is not for men to glorify you, but for the father to be glorified through the son Jesus Christ In whom all things were made. When the eyes of your understanding become’s illuminated, you’d be more focused and goal oriented towards God’s kingdom. Knowing that you’re weren’t chosen to feel high above others, but to serve and guide others through your gifts, resources, knowledge, or even your position. Run doing so, you must express humility and gratitude at all times. In doing so, you must express humility and gratitude at all times. Never feel just because you now have the anointing if a king or a priest, then you feel you don't need God anymore. Never feel so, because you'd likely be stripped off of your gifts if you rebel against God. So wake up everyday knowing that all that you’ve accomplished, whether it is materialistic or ministerial, it's all by the special mercies and grace of God. God giveth and he also taketh, we aren’t entitled to anything because we are only scholars on earth. You’d wake up everyday knowing that all that you’ve accomplished, whether it is materialistic or ministerial is simply by the special mercies and grace of God. God giveth and he also taketh, we aren’t entitled to anything because we are only scholars on earth. Our goal is to learn, teach, build and inspire others to do the same. We came with nothing and will return with nothing. Ecclesiastes 3:20’ - for all is vanity. All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again.’