Jesus Wants Us to Be Risen

​This message may have a strange title, but it’s worth reading and I am doing it as the Lord directed me. This title isn’t about being risen physically from a cross as our Savior Jesus was, it’s all about rising above our circumstances. As the Lord was delivering this message to me it was a strong word for me as I am going through some things myself and I know I am not alone. My prayers are that you receive this message. I 100 percent believe that we should fully honor the resurrection, for it’s the day Jesus made it known that his word can come alive in us today as we receive of him. Jesus can help us rise above all the things we face. We should also give him praise and glorify him in testimonies for what he has done for us as well. This opens the doors to show the non believers just how real Jesus can be in their lives just as much as he is in our life.

Now, I also believe, if Jesus was standing right here talking to us right now, he would be saying it’s time to rise above whatever circumstance we’re in. Why? When we rise up above all our circumstances that the enemy can produce against us we have risen just as well, but most of all we share his glory for getting us above those circumstances we’re facing at the moment. No, it may not be the same as he has risen for us, but we are now above our circumstances when we believe in him. This may be hard for some to see, but for me personally, when we don’t share the glory of what he has done for us it makes it look like what he did for us was done in vain, but I know that’s not the case in  Jesus. Jesus didn’t do it in vain or God would not have sent Jesus for us as we see in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Yes, this may mean for eternal life, but I believe it can fit in with rising above our circumstances in the right here and now.

Here’s another reason we can rise above those circumstances we’re facing. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Now, to rise above those circumstances with him makes James 4:7 that much more powerful for us and it says “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” IF, this scripture wasn’t so true, even a simple little verse like this wouldn’t be possible - 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” Can you see now how Jesus would want us to start rising above our circumstances? It exposes everything about him to everyone we encounter as we witness for him.

Let’s examine a few scriptures in how valuable it is that Jesus has risen so that we could rise above through him. We will prove that his word is true from the beginning to the end with some simple scriptures out of God’s word.  John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” This scripture says it all in a nutshell. From the beginning we were on his mind, because it’s in his word. He made certain the word would be available for us.
Today, we call it the bible, and his ministers as mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;” are those that help guide us into all truths. Then most of all Jesus is the word, because his word is the way, full of truth, and most of all it’s our life line, so he is the word and the word is alive for us. John 14:6 “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Jesus has risen to the Father and is now in his promise land and he will lead us to it as well. We will start off with Luke 22:69 “Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.” We just need to believe just as his disciples believed. John 2:22, “When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.”

Now that Jesus is really in the promise land, do you think he wants us to go to the same place? You bet he does.  John 14:2 “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” This was like an open invitation. What kind of invitation am I talking about? I think of it like this. Jesus is knocking on our door to be with him and be in a wonderful place. Consider this short passage Revelations 3:20-21 “20) Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21) To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.” The real issue is does Jesus want us in that place right here and now while on earth? Absolutely! Refer back to Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” 

Again, we can see that if we seek him, our circumstances will change and we will eventually rise above it as we believe on him. That’s how powerful his righteousness is for us. Just believe. No, this doesn’t mean it will be easy, but if we hang in there we will be in that place. That place will be above and beyond more than we expect. This also will be a testimony of how powerful God’s word is and how he keeps his word, which is the truth.

Now, how do we get into that place? We have to surrender to him. Romans 10:9-10 “9) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10) For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” 

We have to realize that Romans 10:9-10 is so important to how we rise above our circumstances. This is the very reason we need Jesus in our life. So often, I believe we tend to forget just how important his name is for us as well. John 14:13 “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”  This has at least a two-fold meaning. One, it does establish how powerful the name of Jesus is, because of the relationship between the Father and the son. This also testifies that John 3:16 is true and God sent his son for us. Two, Jesus is then glorified or at least should be as the scripture tells us. We always have to remember that it’s not of our self, but who Jesus is and what he has done for us. Like I said from the beginning, we should honor, praise, and glorify him all the days of our life, not just on his resurrection day. Remember what Psalm 9:1-2 tells us “1) I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. 2) I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.” This means if David who was a man after God’s own heart does this, we should be doing the same.

We can establish what has already been said to the fullest, including what you may have learned from others, hopefully from those mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 or other Christian friends and family along with your own personal study time with the Lord. From this point, we shall begin to rise above our circumstances. Yes, I do mean above our circumstances. How is this possible?

Let’s go back and discuss what happened when Jesus was turned over to those who wanted him to be crucified and what Jesus went through on his way to the cross. Jesus took on everything for us and was removing it from us so that we could rise above it when we believe on him. For many, John 3:16 is there favorite scripture. This passage was one of my favorites, because it does fully explain what Jesus went through just for you and me. Isaiah 53:5-6 “5) But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.” 

Jesus didn’t even complain about it either. Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” There is so much more to this, but I believe you need to read more of it for yourself. 1Timothy 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” That way it can become a personal conviction instead of a message that sounds like condemnation or even a rehearsed thing to say. That’s how we will begin to rise above our circumstances. We just don’t need to be afraid to ask someone for help when we don’t understand. Here’s a real big kicker. We have to be open minded in learning something new and that’s in a place to receive correction. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” The reason I am tell you this is because of what it says in Isaiah 55:8-9 “8) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

This passage right here gives us a clear indication that he can help us rise above any of our circumstances. 

It’s time to make a decision. Do we believe in him? Are we willing to submit to his truths to rise above the circumstances to become over comers?  Are we ready for correction, even if it chaps our flesh? We may get tired of these questions especially if we hear them often, but these are serious questions that need to be answered so we can rise above our circumstances we are facing today. It’s serious business, for at least that’s how I see the word. Think of these questions as if you’re making a big decision on buying the right house or car. The only difference in making a decision on buying a car or house is that when you make a decision to follow after Jesus you’re in an automatic win situation with him and his word. All it takes is working your faith in believing in him and being obedient.

I pray that you receive this message, so you can begin to rise above your circumstances today with Jesus in your life.

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