This morning the Holy Spirit in our communion time reminded me of what the Lord has provided for us His followers and the process through which we can lay hold of all the wonderful things we read and wonder about concerning the life of those who walked with God.

We must always remember, the Holy Spirit pointed out to me that we have obtained the same precious faith the Apostles walked in and for that reason we can also share in all the benefits and true manifestations of what they walked in the Holy Spirit if we apply and put into action the same things they did.

The Holy Spirit said that we need to stop idolizing what the Apostles accomplished and start walking in the same anointings that brought them results so our lives can reflect the glory of the Lord for men to see today just as theirs did

Let us look confidently at the scripture the Holy Spirit quickened to my heart this morning from 2 Peter.1:1 which reads these words: Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

The Apostle Peter was first of all a bond servant of Jesus which means Peter only repeated and obeyed what His Master spoke to Him to say. He then executed the action in obedience as an Apostle sent to represent Jesus.

Someone sent on an errand with a specific message to deliver to a people from Jesus which they are to receive as if Jesus Himself was addressing them with absolute confidence knowing that what was contained in that spoken word would manifest on their behalf if they just received it and embraced it in their lives. Just as an Ambassador of a Nation has the authority of the Nation he represents to say their decisions on any matter.

This means that what is about to be said should be received, accepted and then applied to your life in the now to change whatever was there before. This is to ensure we line up with this new truth. To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of Our God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Now let these realities sink deep into your spirit: When you are told you have obtained something it means you have possession of it. You now have ownership of the thing spoken of.

You are no longer in the position of hoping you will receive it but you now have it present in your possession. Let me share a personal story to emphasize this point. As a teenager I remember only telling my friends that I was traveling for holidays when I had the airline ticket in my possession. I never said a word that we were planning a holiday trip because anything could happen to stop or cancel it.

This was because many classmates would normally tell us what their parents were discussing about travel plans. However they never travelled in that season because it was a discussion not a fact. This leaking of information for bragging would mean they were laughed at and derided in class for saying what never happened with words of: how was your holiday haha?

On the other hand in my situation I would come back with the proof of having travelled with goods from London that proved my travelling though I had said nothing prior about traveling. I am using this analogy because this is how real having obtained something from the Holy Spirit is, and the Holy Spirit has used it to remind me many times of my certainty in receiving what God had for me, because it is in my possession so it can be used anytime.

The Apostle Peter said we have obtained the same like precious faith that He had which means to me that what Peter did we should be able to do also.

Let’s look at what Peter’s precious faith did in Acts.3:6 & 7 which reads these words: Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. Peter said such as I have or have obtained the name of Jesus I give you, rise up and walk and the man walked instantly.

Peter was not hoping that someday this healing would manifest for the man. He knew what he possessed of the power of Jesus and once he released it in the now it happened exactly as spoken by Peter. The man got up and walked leaping and praising God in the temple.

Peter goes on to explain in Acts.3:12 these words: So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? Verse.16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

The precious faith we received through Jesus Christ has brought about this miracle not Peter’s special relationship with Jesus, but a like precious faith we can also walk in which we have now received. We just need to put it in action as Peter did that day. This is because we received it from Jesus as a gift of His grace not our own ability by the operation of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians.2:8.

Years later the same precious faith works for Peter again in Acts.9:33-35 which reads these words: There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. 34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately. 35 So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. Peter again says Aeneas receive healing in Jesus name and it happens immediately and just see what miraculous events happen on the back of this miracle.

This is the same precious faith Peter tells us that we who have trusted Jesus have also obtained. So we need to press into using this precious faith to bring about the miraculous as Peter did so we can experience the same results through our lives. This only because we have the same access by faith to all the promises Jesus made available to His followers.

My prayer for you today is to absolutely believe the words you have heard by receiving them as the man at the temple gate did. Then move into the place of manifestation of God’s miraculous power working out signs and wonders on your behalf.

May you also find the abundant grace in these words to be a demonstrator of this precious faith by going forth by being an example demonstrating the healing power of Jesus to men as Peter did. Come off the side lines and be a true witness, Participator in the power of the Holy Spirit in demonstration.

Remember Jesus gave it to all who believe in His name in Mark.16:17 & 18 which reads these words: And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Go ahead and allow the Holy Spirit to make you a faithful servant of Jesus through the word of truth you have received by continuing to follow Jesus faithfully. Be the standard bearer of the truth of the Kingdom of Jesus for men to see as you come into the knowledge of the truth and become free in Jesus name. Amen.