2 Corinthians 12:9 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”

As I prayed and read this, a singular thought formed a theme in my mind—”Justified by excuse.” What is that? Many, if not most, Christians quote this passage, but it is not quoted as a springboard to overcoming and transformation but as a justification or excuse for our failures.

Some use the excuse, “I’m only human.”  I say, “No, you are not!” Yes, you are human, but you are not only human! You are also “in” Christ and have the Spirit of God.   That means you are no longer only or merely human.  You have the supernatural in you.  You are an heir of God as His offspring.  He is God; He is in you.  The life you now live, you live by the faith of Christ.  You have God’s life in you, and His life is not only human.  You can do all things through Christ; mere humans cannot.

Galatians 2:19 says we are dead to the Law (flesh) but alive in and through Jesus.  The Law could not produce life, so we have the New Birth.  Now, through Jesus, we are both mortal and immortal. We are to be led by the Spirit, not flesh, religion, rules, or performance, but by faith.

Therefore, we should make no more excuses. 

• We are commanded to put on Christ, walk in the Spirit, and bring every thought captive to Jesus. 
• We are commanded to put on the whole armor of God and pulldown strongholds.  
• We are commanded to resist the devil, heal the sick, raise the dead, cast out demons, and set captives free.
• We are commanded to have the mind of Christ.  

Mere humans cannot do that!   Therefore, today would be a great day to begin being, professing, and expecting to be more than a conqueror.   You have the Promises, and you have the Power!   Guard your mind, heart, and tongue!   Be like Daniel 1:8 – Set in your heart to be what God says you are!  Expect your words to have power.   Expect your actions to be godly.  Expect the fulfillment of All the Promises in your life. 

You are not merely human; you are a child of God!  You are not subject to the constraints of mere mortals. You are linked to the immortal and supernatural.   Live like you believe it, and it will be yours.

May God be with you in all you do and demonstrate His power in you!