possess |pəˈzes|
verb [ trans. ]
1 have as belonging to one; own
control |kənˈtrōl|
noun
1 the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events : the whole operation is under the control of a production manager | the situation was slipping out of her control.
So this is simple, but mind boggling. I believe we are meant to be possessed by Jesus, not controlled. I think that the religious spirit convinces us that the things it says is "god," but completely is an EXTERNAL source that has an agenda to control us and keep us bound in WORKS and OUR OWN righteousness.
I believe that the FREEDOM that is found in the Spirit is found in a submission to Jesus where He actually lives in and through you. Where we become ONE. . . not just in the sense of His Spirit residing in us, but coming out in a way where we are changed and those around us are changed. Where LOVE rules in our hearts, minds, and souls. . . not just in word, but in deed as well AND comes from a sincere place. A place where we actually believe what we say and what we have hear. . . not just speaking Christian verbage, but release a POWER. I believe that POWER is LOVE, put plainly.
Can we be so possessed by LOVE that IT rules us rather than the fallen nature of man? Outside substances only dictate the outside of a person. . . they do not sink in. It is the internal properties of a human being that governs oneself. . . I believe in possession, not control. Simply put and simply desiring.
Thoughts?
2 comments:
So good Rach! There's also the thought of a prized possession vs something that you have to control. One you cherish and love, the other you disdain and manipulate. Jesus is Love. Therefore if we want to be filled with love we will be filled with Him and if we want to be filled with Him we will be filled with love. This thought process carries over into the way that we relate to each other as well, especially as leaders. Are we loving and cherishing the people around us or manipulating and using? Hopefully the first option is the one we walk in. Being possessed rather than controlled can seem more scary because we're so used to control, we like being told exactly what to do and doing it rather than walking out obedience in a flow of life and relationship...freedom can be frightening because it's outside of our paradigms, but it is oh so worth it. Bring it on!
Sweet Em! Really like what you're saying here. I am asking God to deepen inside of his family again - that we would REALLY TRULY KNOW HIM. Do you have a blog? Send me your link!
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